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Brake pads appear rusty

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Peekaboo, Sep 21, 2013.

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  1. jadziasman

    jadziasman Prius owner emeritus

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    2. OPERATION DESCRIPTION
    (a) ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake):
    The skid control ECU receives signals from the
    pedal stroke sensor, master cylinder sensor and
    wheel cylinder pressure sensor. Based on these
    signals, the skid control ECU calculates necessary
    braking force for each wheel. The necessary
    hydraulic pressure braking force signal is sent to the
    hybrid control ECU via CAN communication. The
    skid control ECU receives a braking force
    (regenerative braking force) signal from the hybrid
    control motor via CAN communication. The ECU
    calculates the necessary hydraulic pressure braking
    force based on the necessary braking force and
    regenerative braking force.
     
    #21 jadziasman, Sep 22, 2013
  2. vskid3

    vskid3 Active Member

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    I think this post sums it up best. If you live somewhere wet and/or don't drive much/often, you'll need to clean the rotors more. If you drive a lot, especially aggressively, and/or live in a dry environment, you're rotors may never need to be purposely cleaned.
     
    #22 vskid3, Sep 22, 2013
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