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Brake Noise

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion' started by Ozark Man, Oct 2, 2015.

  1. Ozark Man

    Ozark Man Member

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    I have had my certified 2010 Prius II, not two because it is a 2010 and 2010 used uppercase roman numerals for model designation, with 82000 miles about 3 months and sometimes when I apply the brakes I hear a high pitched whirring noise. I think the closest thing to compare it to would be a skill saw but not that loud. Any ideas of what it is and should I be concerned? Thanks.
     
    #1 Ozark Man, Oct 2, 2015
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    This is normal you hear the inverter recharging the battery also know as regenerative breaking ... you probably can hear the pitch lowering as your speed decreasing... totally normal ...
     
    #2 szgabor, Oct 2, 2015
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    Thank you very much, I thought that might be what it is.
     
    #3 Ozark Man, Oct 2, 2015
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