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2005 Prius Weird noise

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by Katiekate, Sep 5, 2014.

  1. Katiekate

    Katiekate New Member

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    Hello there I'm not all that familiar with a forum but I had a question about my Prius. If anyone could help. It's making a strange noise every time I hold the brake down. When coming to a stop. I took it to the shop and they said it was mouthing but I don't believe them and cars shouldn't make noises when stepping on a brake. Please help if you can
     
  2. JC91006

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    it's the brake accumulator pump. It should make noises every 2 or 3 times you press the brake, not every time
     
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    So it should be making that noise then??? It's sooo annoying I drive a lot as it happens almost every time I step on the brake
     
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    Yes it makes that noise and it's normal. But it shouldn't be every single time. Every 2nd or 3rd time you brake. If it's every single time, then there is a problem.

    But if there's a problem, you would have a warning light pop up on your display area
     
  5. bisco

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    welcome katiekate! search for 'brakes barking' or 'brakes quacking', there are some threads about it. how long have you owned her and how many miles?