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Beep when braking

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by mrstop, Jul 4, 2018.

  1. Kate M

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  2. Kate M

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    Found a video that matches the sound and it seems to be Brake Booster. Taking it to dealer tomorrow for diagnostic.
    Bought this car two days ago and love it (my 2005 was totaled in a rear end accident 3 weeks ago).
    If this is a major repair I'll be devastated.
     
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    that'ss just the fluid pump filling the accumulator, don't waste your money.
     
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    Ur trunk prob isn't fully closed. Most often because u have a full size spare pushing up the deck
     
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    Just heard from Toyota service dept...
    Accumulator (nitrogen tank) and Master Cylinder need replacement
     
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    they'll do anythink for a buck these days