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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by camry25, Feb 17, 2011.

  1. camry25

    camry25 Junior Member

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    how does parking brake work? Test driving, I think I pushed a button. Is there no mechanical lever/adjustment needed for parking brake& lever? I am worried what if the button doesnt work someday.
     
    #1 camry25, Feb 17, 2011
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    Comrad_Durandal New Member

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    There is a pedal on the left side of the driver's footwell that is an emergency parking brake. Pushing it down engages the brakes, pushing it down again releases them.
     
    #2 Comrad_Durandal, Feb 17, 2011
  3. Patrick Wong

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    The button is to set "Park" on the transaxle. When you depress the button, a parking pawl engages to mechanically lock the transaxle.

    This should not be confused with the parking brake, which is activated by depressing a small pedal on the far left of the driver's footwell. A cable connected to that pedal will set the rear brakes.
     
    #3 Patrick Wong, Feb 18, 2011
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    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    Practice a few times or have have someone show you so that you know what the "applied" and "released" positions look/feel like.
     
    #4 richard schumacher, Feb 20, 2011
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