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rattle near left front wheel

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Don Rossetti, Oct 30, 2010.

  1. Don Rossetti

    Don Rossetti Junior Member

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    Gen III package IV rattle from undercarriage near the left front wheel. Sounds like a few coins in the bottom of a tin can. Every time I hit a series of those little square plastic looking markers that appear mostly where you have double yellow lines in the roadway. I told the dealer yesterday that it sounds like a loose clip.....the clip that holds the brake disc pads in place. Dealer said they couldn't find it because they couldn't reproduce the noise. Anyone else had this admittedly minor ailment?
     
    #1 Don Rossetti, Oct 30, 2010
  2. thejacksonjive

    thejacksonjive New Member

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    Hope you got it fixed. Did you ever find out what this was? I have the same issue. Just like coins rattling around.
     
    #2 thejacksonjive, Nov 28, 2018
  3. BZzap!

    BZzap! Senior Member

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    What you are describing is most assuredly the front caliper rattling. I have complained about this on my Prius since new. It is so bad that you can hear the rattle (snapping) echoing off the buildings. I had it in to 2 different dealers and both turned a blind eye. Toyota knows about this and refuses to address the problem. Interestingly, there is a TSB for this condition on 2010-2011. However, Toyota has determined on the later models, that it is a normal condition and poses no safety concerns. Tell that to a Lexus owner. It’s pure BS.
     
    #3 BZzap!, Nov 28, 2018
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