Is my ABS working correctly?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion' started by Gasitman, May 30, 2010.

  1. Gasitman

    Gasitman New Member

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    We have had a lot of rain as of late, and I have found myself sliding when I am braking and my tires hit a manhole cover, or some type of metal on the road. The ABS does not seem to be chattering as I am used to on other vehicles, it seems the tire just slides over the metal. This normal?
     
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  2. dogfriend

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    My experience is that the ABS in the Prius is a little more aggressive (comes on sooner) than other vehicles I've owned/driven and does not "chatter". Part of this is probably due to higher inflation pressure (44/42) that I am using.
     
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  3. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    No chatter, buzzing, or thumping with the Prius ABS.

    Tom
     
    #3 qbee42, May 30, 2010
  4. efusco

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    Agree, I think it's probably normal, but you're just sliding over the slicker surfaces.
     
    #4 efusco, May 31, 2010
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    I think you're feeling the regen brake dropout.
     
    #5 Flaninacupboard, May 31, 2010
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