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2008 brake noise

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by twise, May 12, 2008.

  1. twise

    twise twise

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    I have read the brake noise threads, but mine makes three knocking sounds right at the point of stopping.
    The dealer has talked with Toyota, and Toyota sent them a shim kit ?? to install . This helped but still have problem occasionally. I also install the BT stiffing plate.
    Works great. Any ideas on the brake noise would be appreciated.
     
    #1 twise, May 12, 2008
  2. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    Are you sure the sound is coming from the brakes? Anything loose in the back under the floor board?

    Tom
     
    #2 qbee42, May 12, 2008
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    My 08 makes what could best be described as a popping noise. Its sounds like someone is tapping on the rotors with a hammer real quick. I just assumed it was normal as the car makes more noises then a haunted house.
     
    #3 problemchild, May 12, 2008
  4. twise

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    Nothing loose in the back. The noise is coming from the front brakes.
    Problemchild has the same problem. Tapping sound is a good description of the noise.
     
    #4 twise, May 12, 2008
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