ABS, Traction Control and Brake Lights all ON

Hello,

I currently have a 2010 Prius with 43K miles. Driving home from work today, all three lights came on and the brake pedal was very soft. (see attached photo)

I tried to search this issue on the forum and have gotten a range of possibilities from 12v battery to the master cylinder ($3,000 in repairs). The service department at the dealer is already closed so I'll have to take it in the morning.

Anyone else had this issue recently? Could it be anything else...I'm trying not to freak out about the $3k repair especially since I have 11K left in payments for the car!! It feels like master cylinder failure.... (

If it ends up the latter, can I take it to a regular import dealer to have them do the work...?

Thanks!

 

Here's the damage (so far) as itemized by the local Toyota Dealer....Other things might show up when they look at the brake caliper....

• "Perform World Class Inspection" $49.95
• "Brake Pedal Very Soft--CK and Advise $48.00
• "Add fluid and inspect read pads to see if slides are sticking
• found fluid low and popping in left rear" $57.50
• "Vehicle has ABS light on" $95.00
• "Perform Front Brake Caliper Service (clean and lubricate, Brakes are squeaking when applied)" $56.26
• "Clean and lubricate brake caliper slide $56.26
• "Replace Right Rear Speed Sensor" $647.49

They also said I needed new tires, plus alignment $562.75
and License plate bulb $21.94.

Bullet points underlined are one's that I approved...

I'm going to see if I can get the ABS sensor replaced at an independent mechanic....Tires will have to wait, unless I can find a good deal at Costco or somewhere....

What do you think of the repairs and the prices?? Fair or not fair?

 

Hmmm....interesting observation. Here's a copy and paste from the invoice " add fluid service and inspect rear pads to see if slides are
sticking (found fluid low and popping in left rear)"

So it looks like they did what you suggest they should not do....I'm not sure, but maybe "CARspec" can give us his expert advice...? Did the dealer mechanic screw up?

 

Had an independent mechanic in town fix the ABS sensor, and charged almost exactly what CARspec said $490 ($487.31 to be exact). And from the drive and feel of it, looks like they solved the problem. While I hate the fact that this problem came up in the first place, very glad I was able to keep $161 by going independent.

Next up, four new tires. The IM confirmed what the dealer saw--tires starting to crack. However, dealer wants to charge me $563. I think I can do better elsewhere...Don't you?

 

It was for Michelin Energy Savers A/S

 

It was a bad right rear ABS sensor. Replaced the hub.