New Prius

jimfnc · 05-26-2007, 10:09 PM

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.

**Tideland Prius** · 05-26-2007, 11:05 PM

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).

Bill Merchant · 05-28-2007, 04:47 AM

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.

tanglefoot · 05-28-2007, 12:10 PM

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.

okiebutnotfrommuskogee · 05-28-2007, 02:37 PM

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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.
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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.

05-28-2007, 04:47 AM	#3
Bill Merchant absit invidia Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA \| Oregon \| Portland area \| 97004 \| Posts: 3,951 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 6 Times in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 1 Friends: 52	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. __________________ Bill Bill.Merchant@PortlandHSD.info 2007 NL 5 Silver Wraith 2005 BC 6 Silver Cloud Portland Area HSD Meetup Group: PortlandHSD.info Become carbon neutral: Carbonfund.org or TerraPass.com

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05-26-2007, 10:09 PM	#1
jimfnc Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	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.

05-26-2007, 11:05 PM	#2
Tideland Prius Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 13,785 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11	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).

05-28-2007, 12:10 PM	#4
tanglefoot Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 90 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	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.