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Fully depressing brake

Discussion in 'Prius v Main Forum' started by PanthersFan, Apr 1, 2016.

  1. PanthersFan

    PanthersFan Junior Member

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    I remember reading this tip somewhere but can't find it again for the life of me, so I thought I'd ask you all...please bear with me, as I'm a brand new Prius driver.

    When stopped, it's possible to push the brake down further. Upon doing so, I sometimes hear something that sounds a little like charging (or so I tell myself that's what it sounds like).

    Anyway, what is accomplished by fully depressing the brake when stopped? What is the car doing? Charging the battery?
     
    #1 PanthersFan, Apr 1, 2016
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    The "charging" sound might be the brake accumulator pump pressurizing the system, it's normal. You can hear it every time you open the drivers door too.
     
    #2 xliderider, Apr 1, 2016
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    Thanks, everyone. It's now obvious that it's not doing anything else to recharge. Thanks from an obvious newbie :)
     
    #3 PanthersFan, Apr 1, 2016
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    Hill hold?
     
    #4 Mendel Leisk, Apr 1, 2016
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