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Brake noise in reverse

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by mssmith95, May 8, 2006.

  1. mssmith95

    mssmith95 Michael

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    Has anyone else experienced brake squeak when in reverse and the ICE is not engaged?

    I am wondering if that means that the electric brakes do not function when in reverse...and that is the sound of my grinding the rust off of my brakes (especially since this time it happened the morning after I washed it).
     
    #1 mssmith95, May 8, 2006
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    galaxee mostly benevolent

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    happened to me too- do you use the parking brake every day?
     
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    That squeek happens in all cars that are in reverse when you apply the brakes.
    The rotors are rotating the opposite direction they were against the pad....
     
    #3 SyZyGy, May 8, 2006
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mssmith95 @ May 8 2006, 04:52 PM) [snapback]251798[/snapback]</div>
    The electric brakes are not used at speeds below 8mph.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mssmith95 @ May 8 2006, 04:52 PM) [snapback]251798[/snapback]</div>
    The brakes are all hydraulic at speeds under 9 MPH. I noticed the squeak a lot early on but now with over 35,000 miles it seems to have disappeared.
     
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    My 2006 has done that recently too. It seems like it stopped after about a week of doing it. Glad I'm not the only one. Has anyone taken it to the dealer for this or have an OFFICIAL explanation? It is kind of embarassing for my brand new car to SQUEAK as I back out of my driveway.
    Shari
     
    #6 shari, May 8, 2006
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