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2010 Prius Brake Failure Complaints Rising

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by ~C4Chaos, Dec 25, 2009.

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  1. ~C4Chaos

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    just read this article from Gas 2.0

    "Prius Brake Failure Complaints Rising as Toyota Prepares to Launch New Subcompact Hybrid"

    (note: i have less than 5 post so i can't post the link. so just Google the article or see the partial link below).

    gas2.org/2009/12/25/prius-brake-failure-complaints-rising-as-toyota-prepares-to-launch-new-subcompact-hybrid

    this captured my attention because i have experienced this brake failure about 5 times now. i previously reported it to my Toyota dealer but they weren't able to recreate the problem. so i thought i only slid on a black ice. but after reading the article above i realize that it's exactly what happened to me in a number of situations.

    anybody experienced the same problem with their Gen III Prius? if this would result in another recall then it would be a bummer for Toyota. i still love my Prius but i don't want to overlook this issue. this could be worse than the accelerator problem if any accidents are reported due to the brake fail issue.

    ~C
     
    #1 ~C4Chaos, Dec 25, 2009
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    Welcome to the forum. :) The search function will net you many results regarding this matter. Orrr just look on the first page of this section. lol
     
    #2 F8L, Dec 25, 2009
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    #3 dogfriend, Dec 25, 2009
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    Closing this one, please let's keep discussion in the linked to forum above.
     
    #4 Paradox, Dec 25, 2009
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