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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Craig0812, Jan 7, 2005.

  1. Craig0812

    Craig0812 New Member

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    Has anyone noticed that their brakes squeal when in reverse? I only notice it when I press on my brakes when backing up any time of the day. I never notice it when I'm stopping at a light or stop sign, etc.....
     
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    I notice it when I back out of the garage in the morning but not at other times.
     
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    Yep. Sounds like the brakes are many years old. Sort of kills the stealth mood.
     
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    paprius4030 My first Prius

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    Some times the brakes sqeal just from surface rust, especially on the first use in the am. Especially after a really humid night, But if you getting it at all times it could be some dirt in the rear drums too.
     
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    yea my brakes kinda squeal, its only 1 day and 45 mi. old. It doesnt happen when i brake but when im slowly moving, and it not really loud, but quite.
     
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    paprius4030 My first Prius

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    Hye on a new car I've heard that the lingings have to seat with the rotors maybe you should try a few pretty hard apllications, don't lock them up but go fiarly fast and come to a quick stop. If you went a little easy on the brakes when they were new maybe you got a glaze on the lingings. No expert here for sure, but I've heard others more in the know LOL say this.
     
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    Same. I noticed brake squeal when I'm in reverse with full lock. It seems to happen when it's wet outside e.g. rain or snow.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Craig0812 @ Jan 7 2005, 01:13 PM) [snapback]62260[/snapback]</div>
    I consistently have the exact same problem -- did it clear up for you?
     
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    Note that in reverse, there is no regen so you're solely using the friction brakes.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tideland Prius @ Aug 6 2006, 11:22 PM) [snapback]298917[/snapback]</div>
    Right...but allegedly my drums are "almost new" (and in reality, they are, at 5k, plus the dealer's visual inspection) -- so this seems odd?
     
    #10 MattD, Aug 7, 2006
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