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Brake capacitor (In trunk) cost to replace?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by clearblue, Jun 6, 2011.

  1. clearblue

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    Anyone know the cost to replace the brake capacitor that is in the trunk of the prius near the 12V.

    Or the part name or number?

    I have been searching all over but no luck.
     
    #1 clearblue, Jun 6, 2011
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    OK I'll bite, whats a 'brake capacitor'
     
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    It's like a Flux Capacitor except it stops you.:D

    See Cwerna's post, two posts down, for a useful answer.
     
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    Yes, prices or part numbers anyone?
     
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    See page 6-6 of http://www.autoshop101.com/forms/Hybrid16.pdf. It's the black box in the back that partly blocks the 12 volt battery and has a label that (from memory) refers to brake backup power source assy, something like that.
     
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    Thanks!
     
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    OK, having read the document, I understand what it is for. It's just a bank of 28 caps wired to provide stored +12 volts in case of a loss of power during braking.
    Cool!
    However having just spent over an hour searching, I too am unable to find the unit part number, much less cost. It's the unfindable part! You may have to spend $15 bucks, hop onto TIS and look it up there!

    Do you need to replace yours, or is this a curiosity thing? :D
     
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    Need it replaced. Rear ended and it broke the box. I am trying to figure out what needs to be replaced so I can get rid of the Red triangle to drive to repair shops.
     
    #9 clearblue, Jun 6, 2011
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    Dude, bummer, I am assuming this is a non Insurance repair?
    On the side note I looked at ebay, there's one here in Glendale my QTH, for $70 bucks!

    Here is the URL for the eBay search for these things!

    prius brake supply | eBay

    :D
     
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    Thank you very helpful!
     
    #11 clearblue, Jun 7, 2011
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