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New Prius - braking

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by jimfnc, May 26, 2007.

  1. jimfnc

    jimfnc New Member

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    New 2007 - 2 days on it.
    When I brake, to me it has a very slight shudder holding the steering wheel.
    Is this normal (like part of the charging system) ??
    Have not driven a car this small in years.
    Love it so far.

    2nd question - anything that can be put on display screen to take out the glare?
    Cannot see during noon, afternoon driving.
     
    #1 jimfnc, May 26, 2007
  2. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    not it's not normal. You shouldn't feel a shudder through the steering wheel when braking.


    You can buy a hood that helps shade the screen from ebay. I believe the seller is robin? (search Prius Hoods at ebay).
     
    #2 Tideland Prius, May 26, 2007
  3. Bill Merchant

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    You shouldn't feel a shudder. Friction braking starts around 7 mph. Above that it's regenerative braking, unless it's an emergency stop.

    On the other hand, since the brakes see so little use, the front rotors will sometimes rust a bit, so when you slow below 7 mph you hear a crunchy sound and the braking isn't smooth. Take a look at the front disks through your wheels. If they are rusty, don't worry, a little stop-and-go traffic will have them polished smooth in no time.

    You shouldn't feel a shudder. Friction braking starts around 7 mph. Above that it's regenerative braking, unless it's an emergency stop.

    On the other hand, since the brakes see so little use, the front rotors will sometimes rust a bit, so when you slow below 7 mph you hear a crunchy sound and the braking isn't smooth. Take a look at the front disks through your wheels. If they are rusty, don't worry, a little stop-and-go traffic will have them polished smooth in no time.
     
    #3 Bill Merchant, May 28, 2007
  4. tanglefoot

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    I sometimes feel a slight and very quick pull on the steering wheel when I first start regen braking. I think it's because the braking force originates upstream of the axle differential instead of at each wheel like the frictions brakes. It doesn't bother me at all.
     
    #4 tanglefoot, May 28, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(tanglefoot @ May 28 2007, 11:10 AM) [snapback]450984[/snapback]</div>
    I agree with tanglefoot, sometimes when applying the brakes there will be a slight pull. usually to the left, not every time, just once in a while. I just ignore it.
     
    #5 okiebutnotfrommuskogee, May 28, 2007
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