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2011 brake actuator issue

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by MonkeyKnifeFights, Apr 26, 2017.

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    MonkeyKnifeFights New Member

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    I had several lights go on in the dashboard, and the dealership is telling me I need a new brake actuator. This is going to cost close to $4500. I know the fsecond generation cars had this issue, and an extended warranty was issued. Is anyone else having this problem with the third generation? Any news on a warranty? Any information would help.....a $4500 car bill is tough to swallow, and totally erases any savings I achieved due to the low gas mileage thus negating the reason I even got the car to start with.
     
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    That is, assuming that no other car you could have bought instead would ever require an expensive repair.

    -Chap
     
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    MKF, if it makes you feel better, I believe our 2011 also has some problems with the brake actuator. It makes noises sometimes during harder brake applications, especially at low speed like when coming to a stop and then applying extra brake pressure just before stopping.

    No warning lights though, just a "low frequency honking-like" sound coming from the left firewall side of the engine bay.

    Have you noticed any unusual sounds during brake application?
     
    #3 xliderider, Apr 26, 2017
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    Just a slight vibration/clicking on the brake pedal, nothing else. They need to get this issue fixed, it's ridiculous that they keep having the same issue
     
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    True. That being said, I take great care of my cars and have never had a repair this expensive before. Also, The reason I said it is because it seems Toyota knows this is an ongoing problem, as opposed to just a routine or otherwise normal break
     
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