Engine "push" on breaking
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Engine "push" on breaking
After 1000 problem-free miles I began experiencing a significant "push" while braking at low speed. It was so obvious that I had to step on the break pedal to keep the car from running out into the pedestrian-crossing in front. Since then it has happened at numerous occasions, though less obvoius. It feels like the drive kicks in harder when you hit the break pedal gently, instead of shutting the engine off and go into "charge mode". The phenomenon comes and goes.
On the 1000 miles service the dealership have tried some to look into the problem, but came out without any explanation. I am going to swap cars with one of the salesmen, driving a RXh.
I don't want to be pushed forward into something I am trying to avoid by breaking.
As I write it's no problem. It's 10 dgrees and the car is dead...
AAA are coming and the car will be heading for a checkup.
Anybody out there having the same problem?
On the 1000 miles service the dealership have tried some to look into the problem, but came out without any explanation. I am going to swap cars with one of the salesmen, driving a RXh.
I don't want to be pushed forward into something I am trying to avoid by breaking.
As I write it's no problem. It's 10 dgrees and the car is dead...
AAA are coming and the car will be heading for a checkup.
Anybody out there having the same problem?
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My loaner RX400H is doing the same thing.
The brake pedal feels completely normal until the last few feet of coming to a complete stop. At that point in time it almost feels like the ABLS is cycling (remember how bad that was on the original ABLS cars?).
The brake pedal feels completely normal until the last few feet of coming to a complete stop. At that point in time it almost feels like the ABLS is cycling (remember how bad that was on the original ABLS cars?).
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After 1000 problem-free miles I began experiencing a significant "push" while braking at low speed. It was so obvious that I had to step on the break pedal to keep the car from running out into the pedestrian-crossing in front. Since then it has happened at numerous occasions, though less obvoius. It feels like the drive kicks in harder when you hit the break pedal gently, instead of shutting the engine off and go into "charge mode". The phenomenon comes and goes.
On the 1000 miles service the dealership have tried some to look into the problem, but came out without any explanation. I am going to swap cars with one of the salesmen, driving a RXh.
I don't want to be pushed forward into something I am trying to avoid by breaking.
As I write it's no problem. It's 10 dgrees and the car is dead...
AAA are coming and the car will be heading for a checkup.
Anybody out there having the same problem?
On the 1000 miles service the dealership have tried some to look into the problem, but came out without any explanation. I am going to swap cars with one of the salesmen, driving a RXh.
I don't want to be pushed forward into something I am trying to avoid by breaking.
As I write it's no problem. It's 10 dgrees and the car is dead...
AAA are coming and the car will be heading for a checkup.
Anybody out there having the same problem?
I had a similar problem, while braking at 20-25 mph, I would feel like the braking system was pushing forward. I just had my 5000 mile service done and explained what I felt. Also my brake lights would not come on if I were braking lightly. I explained this to the service tech, and he adjusted my brake switch. After that adjustment, braking is alot easier and comfortable. HE said there are two components to the system and if one is slightly off, that could make a world of difference.
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I get this when driving slowly and crossing over a bump/hole or other similar road distortion. The car quickly goes from regenerative to disk braking. In my case, its not a "push", rather is it a brief moment where there is less braking occuring and this gives me the feel the car has sped up. In my case the car is not speeding up, just momentarily holding off braking.
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all braking for the hybrids is through the regenerative braking system, except for emergency stops OR the last 5-10 mph coming to a stop, which is achieved using the discs. could this lead to what you are feeling?
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Power Surge When Braking
We have been having the same problem with a surge in the power at low speeds when braking. We have brought the vehicle in for Service many times with this complaint and they can't find anything wrong. The problem comes and goes and we haven't been able to identify exactly what triggers this problem.