How Toyota Hybrid System Work Part 4 Hybrid Brakes

[@survivordan2187]

It’s remarkable what Toyota has done since I’ve been with the company. (1999). They started hybrids with the Prius, made it work to perfection & then improved it! Now, we build dynamic force engines with almost 40% thermal efficiency and pair them with Toyota’s 5th generation hybrid system! I’ve heard people say Toyota is always “late to the party” with innovation. Well, there’s a reason for that; Toyota is a forward thinking company that instills the 80% planning and 20% doing philosophy until things are perfect and reliable. Thanks AMD for the wonderful videos!

[@AveiroDan]

Great video series on Toyota hybrids, I really enjoy them. I have a 2014 Camry SE Hybrid with 110,000 miles. When I took it in for the 100k service, the tech mentioned that whoever did the break job on my Camry did a fantastic job....I had to think about it & then told him they had never been done! This video explains why!

[@Nwwoods]

My Camry 220k still original, redoing them now…

[@christianrancourt7087]

Thanks for the explanation, the sales men at dealerships should watch this, because most don't understand and don't explain this right.

[@danbui3411]

I learned so much about hybrid brakes today - and I have owned my 2014 Camry hybrid for 6 years and knew nothing about it until today. Thanks.

[@william6765]

I will be getting a 2022 Lexus NX 350 hybrid at some point this year and really enjoyed this. I learned that stopping gradually will not only charge the battery but also make my regular brakes last a long time!!

[@AriaLaurel]

Not only was this a great overview of the system, but it answered the question I didn't even know I needed to ask about the random short buzzing sound!

[@smaxwell4062]

I guessed what the buzzing noise is. I wish the hybrid display showed which braking system is working 💪. I love this engineering 🤩

[@GLC-1979]

Hybrid Assistant APP for your phone...shows when service brakes are used.

[@dj3114]

Always wondered what the buzzing was when the door was opened, but didn't worry about it because knowing there was a good reason and am now glad to know what it is. My bride (40 years) just heard him and said "You're obsessed with listening to that guy". My reply was that I always gravitate to content where valuable information is learned.

[@Machaing]

Hello from France 2nd hybrid toyota that I own, I always noticed this pump whistle when I opened the driver's door but I had never made the relation with the braking system. However, I own a BMW motorcycle that has a braking system controlled by solenoid valves that you hear at every brake! Thanks to you, I will go to bed less stupid tonight.

[@jamesclark5461]

Finally a simple explanation why my brakes are still in good shape after 165K miles on my 2009 Camry Hybrid. Many thanks!!!

[@jamesrose1191]

Great explanation, I have had multiple Prius’s and never knew that’s how they worked. I never had a problem with breaking, accelerating was a different matter. I floored the pedal in an emergency and had to wait short period of time for the car to start to accelerate. Scared the poop out of me and after a while I sold it and ended up with a Tesla. No problem accelerating now.

[@GaryAttaway]

I always wondered what that sound was. Thanks for explaining!

[@carlosgomes634]

One thing I find about my 2014 Prius V Braking system is that while I’m braking, if the car hit’s a bump in the road it will actually accelerate and lunge the car forward, and require me to apply additional brake force in that moment, it only happens intermittently, but is a bit irritating, thanks for your very informative videos, they will help people to understand their vehicles and save some money.

[@aspecreviews]

Bumps cause power surges. To protect the hybrid system, the regenerative braking system turns off.

[@jaimelima2420]

In the RAV4 the the traction control flashes in these cases. Not sure if it does real compensation too or not.

[@robelrobu917]

100% same on my 2014 Prius two. I even thought it was somehow my reflex but now I know

[@anthonyharvey5250]

Thanks 🙏🏾 for the simple lessons on the function of hybrid system. I have been checking out more complicated videos on this subject and I can say that w/out your videos I would be lost, but because I have been watching your tutorials they make understanding hybrid much more easier. You’re among the best. Much blessings much love.

[@craigyamasaki4236]

Thank you for another great video! I now know what that noise is when I sometimes open a door on the car when it is not running. I've been wondering about it for 11 years since we purchased our first 2010 Prius, then our RX450h, and now our Prius Prime. Your videos are awesome!

[@billliebert122]

Thank you for your explanation. I had wondered how they work. By the way, my 2014 Avalon Hybrid has just turned 150,000 miles. Every 5,000 miles I have the local dealer change the oil and rotate the tires. And I'm still told no brake work needed!

[@darkbyte2005]

This is absolutely fantastic video and i have a Lexus hybrid and i always wanted to know what that noise was when opening the door.. now i know.. Thank you so much for this series of walk through of the hybrid system

[@rondini2]

I’ve heard that buzz when I get in the car before I even hit the start button. I figured it was the system getting ready or resetting something on the engine. But it’s the brake system pressurizing! Now I know! Thanks

[@sbromose1]

I made an attempt. Drove 80-100 km / h put it in neutral and braked down evenly and hard, sometimes only on the P brake and it helps a lot. I will do this regularly, then the rust will probably disappear completely.

[@pecan11]

Talk about GENIUS! I never have had problems and I am not worried bec I ALWAYS keep two ways out of any driving situation.

[@hddd427]

it's even better 2learn things from a sweet smiling man just like u, wonderfully explaining lots of thanx 🙋‍♂️

[@johnkeepin7527]

Good description. It’s a bit more complex than that, though. You did mention the interface with the ‘anti-lock braking system (ABS)’, but it also has (at least in my Yaris from 2017) ‘Brake assist’ which (verbatim from the manual): “Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal is depressed when the system detects a panic stop situation ”. It’s also connected to the “pre-crash safety system (PCS)” so that the brake pressure is ramped up automatically. Again, from the manual “If the system determines that the possibility of a frontal collision with a vehicle is extremely high, the brakes are automatically applied to help avoid the collision or help reduce the impact of the collision.” I’ve experienced it doing this, and it’s quite useful! Note that the model I have also has a ‘vehicle data recording’ device, which can record odds & ends like that, almost like a cut back version of an aviation “black box”, as it were. The other point to note is that it’s wise to avoid emergency stops if something is too close behind - it will ‘take over’ to some extent.

[@aa-sy9hk]

Best Toyota Technician !!! Thank you.

[@RocRizzo]

I always wondered what that noise was whenever I got into my third generation Prius. Thanks for that valuable info.

[@kevgsp]

Very informative. Liked the Aaronic benediction too 👍

[@johnthompson7548]

You answered a question that my dealer couldn’t answer. That’s the buzzing noise when I open the door or if I sit in my car for a while

[@kumara5492]

Dealership is becoming joke. All you end up paying three times is not for the quality of service. You are basically paying for the overheads they have with all those unnecessary staff.

[@lilkris3008]

Yep asked my dealer where the battery intake fan was and he looked at me like I spoke French one guy tried to tell me the prime was fully ev with no engine at a Toyota dealership

[@aurora571000]

Love your videos! I absolutely love my 2015 Prius, but my regular mechanic won’t touch it. I don’t trust dealers or most mechanics. (Due to dating a mechanic, who worked in his dad’s successful shop) I realized that if I wanted to continue driving Prius, I had to understand them and be more pro-active with the maintenance. And I want to return your greeting “the Lord bless you”.😊

[@liakoel]

In my 2018 Yaris there is a buzzing sound but in my 2023 Corolla there is not! I think because it's a newer hybrid version! Good job Toyota in general! I'm fascinated of how hybrids work!

[@telsys]

Thanks for explaining, I now understand the breaking "anomaly" on my 2020 RAV4 Hybrid. OTOH, it teaches you good driving habits.

[@horizontaldad]

Excellent series ! I followed well but I would suggest a diagram showing the engine, and the two motors in the ecvt

[@coloradoboo1071]

Whenever AMD goes deep into an explanation, I turn into Forest Gump, “I am not a smart man!!” 😎

[@Winterstick549]

Did you name your car Jenny? 😅😉

[@robbieali9383]

Thank you for your explanation of how the braking system works I always wondered what that buzzing was 😁👍

[@funlovingJohn]

Thank you for the informitive info. on my brakes. I tested my brakes in my 2019 Avalon Hybrid, and after a drive around here in Los Angeles @ about 70F, I felt my rotors and found them cool. Regerative braking really works! My car was sitting in my garage for three days and after opening the door I could only hear the brake pump very close to the hood. I never heard it before. I guess the brake pump in Toyota's best car the Avalon is a little more refinded.

[@TheCarCareNut]

Regen braking is pretty impressive. The Avalon being a more heavily insulated car likely you won’t hear it as loud as some other models

[@TheBestOfLifeCambodia]

I did not realize that I have watched the entire series. Very informative and fun to watch! I love you, sir! Already subscribed :)

[@TheCarCareNut]

Thank you!

[@rondhole]

@@TheCarCareNut Thank you for the clear explanation. I am wondering why no brake fluid change recommendation in manual or maintenance schedule in USA. But in EU we have it every 2 years, not sure why but probably because of the unlimited speed limit in Autobahn and very sharp exit in almost most highway.

[@TheCarCareNut]

Thank you for watching my channel! So that remains a mystery typically brake fluid has enough moisture content to recommend replacement around 2-3 years

[@southfloridatechnicaltrain2589]

I saw questions about this on the ASE test. I needed some information on how this system works so I can explain it to the students. Thanks for the info.

[@DreamLightIbiza]

TCCN thank you for all your hard work and time you put in these videos, really great content and how you explain what is happening under the bonnet, from a proud and happy owner of a 2011 Toyota Auris Hybrid (I have it from 2015)

[@user-tr5tt8fc8u]

Truly amazing system Thanks for the simplified explanation

[@leyland9999]

Great series! Thank you for this excellent channel. Now I understand what the strange sounds are and come from. I’m totally unfamiliar with the Toyota hybrid system or any hybrid system. I bought my brand new RAV4 in 2019. To be honest, it took a while before I really started to value this car due to all kinds of things that I simply didn’t understand e.g. why does it make noises not present on conventional cars. I’m a Ford guy, my previous car was a Kuga (Escape in de USA). The new Escape by the way copyed the Toyota hybrid system but is not available as a AWD. This was the reason I bought a RAV4, the only reason. Thanks to your video’s I value this car so much more and assured me this car is the right one for me.....Kind regards, Willem, Hekelingen, The Netherlands.

[@trevormatthews7981]

I live about 300 metres from the sea. I’ve only had a 2015 Corolla a couple of months. Thanks for the explanation about the unusual noises like charging the brake accumulator. On leaving the driveway the fist few brake pedal applications involves a sound like rust being cleared from the discs. I’d been wondering about noise.

[@davewebster1627]

I have the same problem but it is always there when braking lightly, some say it is normal

[@Nehoets]

Man, this is a great system. I bought a 3rd Gen Prius 5 years ago and it was 2 years old. The dealer I bought it from (Dodge dealer) said I would probably need a brake change soon, this was 2 years after purchase, then the car was 4 years old, 3 years later, a 7 year old car and I have not changed the brake pads, they just sit in the trunk.

[@JohnDiMartino]

Thank you for telling me why my car makes that noise whenever I open the door even if i don’t start it.Inpark my car in the garage and anytime I go to get something out of it I hear it..... I have a 2020 Corolla,love it,it’s averaging 10-12 mpg more than the epa ratings hand calculated,dash says even more..

[@stevec9669]

Good series. Talk about potential DIY items on hybrid in future episodes. That will be a good topic.

[@axentic]

Great videos! Thank you AMD! I am so happy that my understanding of Toyota hybrid has been mostly confirmed and significatntly improved!

[@mikeebner8313]

Awesome! You did a fantastic job of bringing a lot of folks including myself “up to speed” in the understanding of the hybrid. I own a Tacoma and my wife owns a 7 year old RAV4 and we are now considering a new RAV4 Hybrid. And yes I’m keeping the Tacoma

[@rags8855]

Just bought a Hybrid Hylander and this was very helpful!

[@wes786]

Loving these hybrid videos! Thank you for educating me. You have got a new subscriber. I have got a 2008 Camry Hybrid still going strong and bought a 2019 Rav4 Hybrid. Love the engineering and reliability of Toyotas!

[@TheCarCareNut]

Thank you for watching my videos and subscribing! Nice fleet of hybrids you got there!

[@wes786]

I see you’re always talking about the battery fan filter, I doubt that my 2008 Camry has one, can you please tell me if there is a solution or if you have a video on how to maintain it if it doesnt have one. What about 2019 Rav4 hybrid filter where is that located?

[@TheCarCareNut]

The 2008 Camry didn’t come with one from the factory. The vent is located behind the backseat head rests.However you can install one very easily the part no is G92DH-33010. Your 2019 rav4 hybrid also have one underneath the back seat. The door setup is similar to that of the 2020 corolla in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2jQm6Osh86bjLc

[@wes786]

@@TheCarCareNut thank you so much for the info..much appreciated!

[@wes786]

can't find this in Canada, it has to be ordered from states for $80. The part# they provided was GA2D-106010 for Camry

[@tttuberc]

Been wondering what that whining / spuring noise was in the last 5 years. Thanks for the video

[@bukhadavid]

Just curious about the braking I have a 2022 sienna and when I’m doing a corner turn braking I’m experiencing a lost of braking like as if the car lunges for a spilt second then my brakes starts to grab again… I’m not sure if this has something to do with the regenerative braking system that Toyota has when it comes to braking while doing a corner turn

[@ap-xv5ib]

Thank you very much for this. I just bought a new 2022 Corolla Hatchback. When I coast down hill, the rev counter is in operation, I'm guessing the engine is assisting the breaking, but maybe not? On the engine, electric motor, battery graphic in the center console, it shows only the electric motor is in operation, so why is the rev counter at 1000? Can the gas engine come on when you are coasting down hill without using gasoline fuel or is the rev counter connected to the electric motor?

[@cjsamtab7]

I must share that the CHR Hybrid I bought in April of 2018, saved me from crashing TWICE by other reckless motorists towards the tail end of 2018 ; see, as I was travelling along a highway at between 80 to 90kph and was executing an merge into an Exit Ramp, a light truck suddenly swerved out from its own merging out lane which then caused me to stomp on the brake pedal to avoid colliding into the truck's rear end. Guess what ; the CHR decided in a fraction a second to multiply my brake pedal pressure enormously when it detected insufficient foot pressure - possibly calculated by the front proximity and collision radar's data - and it brought my car to an abrupt stop dipping the front down significantly and eased off the moment I heard the first short squeak of tyre screech was beginning. My CHR was halted just 1 foot from the tailgate of the light truck. The second incident was similar in nature but caused by a car cutting into my lane due to the lack of foresight in planned lane selection. And again the on board computers decided I had a light foot and took safe control of the situation with not a squeak from the tyres. No regrets going Hybrid under Toyota.

[@luisargueta2615]

Gordito :) happy holidays to you and yours. I enjoyed all your videos you have lots of knowledge and yes they help me and for sure many others to understand hybrid Toyota and more. Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge 🙏God bless.

[@nitto420s]

Interesting video I had thought that when you open the door that noise was an oil pump pushing oil to the top of the cylinders but makes sense it's priming the brakes. Here's an issue that I have that happens quite often say you're driving like 40 Mi an hour you're coming up to a red light and you all the sudden hit a pothole or a speed bump for a very short period of time you could press the brake pedal all you want you have no brakes and then they kick in👀🤢 Question on the air conditioner in my Prius there is a filtration button can you tell what that does is it an ionizer or what it's some type of a purifier thanks I always watch your videos I have a 2012 Prius V 5 with 112,000 MI other than replace the small battery once and buy a set of tires I have never had a single repair whatsoever. I did recently have all of the fluids replaced and replace the spark plugs, and TPMS sensors had a few went bad💰💰💰💰

[@lynp9996]

Does Toyota eawd like with the new 2022 rav 4 not use the rear motor to use regenerative breaking

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! It does use the rear motor for regenerative braking

[@plot1184]

Interesting, I always wondered where this sound came from. Thank you 👍

[@kb3cxe]

Great Video.. Thanks again. Have a Great Thanksgiving.

[@trbrogan]

Thanks for the information. Now I know what that buzzing sound is when I open the door.

[@chuckpop]

Yes, different noise that occurs when I push brake pedal down hard, sounds like it is coming from the pump. could be described as a dull squeak. It just started to do this about a month ago.

[@jaimevirador6701]

So sir thanks I always watching your Toyota explanation regarding those Toyota new model..

[@jindrichkrbecek3729]

Hi, I´m goin to change disk and pads on my 2017 RAV4 hybrid, and my question is, if there is something special need to do, or is the same like nonhybrid brakes change. Thanks🙏

[@petershen1984]

6:14 a few minutes after parking, the brakes are brought to the "resting" state where only the front wheels could be pumped. Opening the door tells the system to reconfigure the fluid valves for driving. It's very different from the vacuum brake assist!

[@hicububern]

Thank you very very much for your video, now I am fixed . I have a Prius 2010 with the brake pedal very very hard . We have c1252, c1253 and c1256. We swapped the brake actuator motor with new brushless, reset the codes but the 1253 and 1256 still there . Even the brake pedal still very hard to press , only the front suspension is working , Can I have a solution ! With regards

[@Netssa1]

I like your videos about hybrid system, I recently purchased Toyota Prius Prime and knowing how the system works is very helpful. Have a nice day, from Toronto. PS. can you change music background, is click click as a clock when you are talking :-)

[@TheCarCareNut]

Thanks! Congratulations on your Prius prime purchase. I’m overdue for new music! Thank you for the suggestion.

[@hicububern]

Thank you for your video now I understand why my brake on Prius 2010 is very very hard to press. By the way I bought a new brake actuator , we replace it with new brushless in , but the brake still hard and is not possible to reset it with launch tool. How can we do now ???

[@Normlyabnrml]

I am new to your channel but I have learned quite a bit about not Hybrid. Don’t cringe, I have a 2007 Camry Hybrid. I learned from your channel that the buzzing I hear when I open my door in the morning is the brake actuator, I believe building pressure or something like that. Either way, that noise when I open the door has gone from maybe a couple seconds to several seconds. It has gotten considerably longer, also when the car is off or even in “ready” when I press on the brake it makes a tinging sound, if that makes sense and when I go to stop now it’s almost like a pulsating feeling that gets a little worse the harder I brake. I have an appointment with the Toyota dealer, but I wanted your opinion. :) Thank you

[@Normlyabnrml]

About MY Hybrid **

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! Sometimes air enters the system and makes the pump make a louder than usual noise. the first thing I would try to do in this case is bleed the brakes and see if it improves. If not and the dealership recommends an expensive ABS actuator I would not replace it at this point. If the brakes works well it might take a long time for it to completely fail.

[@muhammadtalhaahmed631]

I m buy toyota prius 2007 watch your first time video very good very happy only running miles 118000 only £2500

[@Lasurge1982]

Quick question. I have a 2011 camery hybrid Trying to change my abs sensor on my rear tires. Where is the harness plug in located ? Is it behind the seat in the back ?

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! It goes behind the panel right next to the seat

[@kolohe4169]

If I am on cruise control and the car slows because of someone in front of me, does the brake light come on to warn the car in back?

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! Yes the brake lights do come on.

[@kolohe4169]

@@TheCarCareNut Thank you.

[@mohammedalawdi7419]

Is changing the breaks on a Corolla hybrid 2021 the same as not a hybrid version ??

[@dennisgood2108]

Thanks for the video and explanation of everything I had know idea,thanks again.

[@mihai7558]

I bought my first car this summer - a Toyota Auris Hybrid 2010 and was wondering what is that buzzing sound (didn't notice it at first). Sometimes it buzzes when I open the car, sometimes when I press the brake more. Thanks for explaining it.

[@TheCarCareNut]

Very nice first car! Thank you for sharing!

[@DreamLightIbiza]

Nice little car, congratulations, I have the same one but have it for over 6 years, it has now 281000 km and no issues, every service at Toyota, just the 12v battery died spontaneos with no warning a few months ago but it seemed it was the original battery for 9 years, so still impressive it lasted so long. By the way TCCN you should make a quick video about how to jump start your hybrid car without getting to your 12v battery (in my case the booth actually remained locked so couldn`t opened it)

[@mihai7558]

@@DreamLightIbiza Thanks! Mine has about 176000 km. Unfortunately I had an issue with it today. ABS, ESP, the red exclamation mark (parking brake) and an yellow exclamation mark lights turned on and won't go off. I was at the service and they said it's a faulty rear-left speed sensor. They ordered a new one and will change it, I hope it will be ok. I asked to replace the 12V battery too since sometimes the car is not starting from the first attempt (the "Ready" light doesn't turn on).

[@mihai7558]

So the sensor was replaced with a new one and the issue went away.

[@mihai7558]

@@TheCarCareNut I observed that sometimes when I start the car slowly in reverse and push the brake pedal, it is very hard to push (like pushing on a rock, it doesn't move almost at all, though if I push harder the brake works). It happens only sometimes and only in reverse. Could it be because it didn't prepare that pressure yet at that moment?

[@viktorgrozdanovski9552]

Very nice explanation, but one detail is missing and I can't find it anywhere. How can the driver knows when braking pads are starting to brake in addition to the regen braking of the MG2? In some cases I want to brake only with MG2 at 100%, no brake pads applied, no engine braking. Is possible for the driver to notice that?

[@Fullblessingchurch]

Thank you for your video, 2007 Prius got a buzzing sound every 20 sec. make me nuts

[@future212]

Nice Explaination. The yaris 2020 hybrid has an other braking System. Maybe you can explain this in an other video.

[@richardnwilson]

Great video thank you! I do have a question. When you come to a full stop and your foot is on the break are the calipers and pads pressing on the discs? Do they actually work just before you come to a stop so there is some use of the discs every time you stop?

[@danielriverafigueroa]

I would like to know more about Toyota Hybrids. Is the transmission of a Prius or Corolla hybrid repairable? How long is the average battery life?

[@StevenOsburn]

New RAV4 Hybrid owner here - 1 week old. Your video on brakes was awesome! I have more of your videos to watch, but do have a couple questions on braking - 1) Is there a way to tell which brakes are being used at the moment (regenerative or hydraulic)? For example, if I was going down a long steep road (like coming down a mountain pass) - I would think that at some point I should downshift if I'm using hydraulic brakes too much, but how would I know if I'm using hydraulic if there isn't an indicator that tells me which brakes I've been using? 2) Once the battery is fully charged, if the car is still going down a steep grade, does the regeneration stop and rely more on hydraulic? If the regenerative doesn't stop, but the power is not going to the battery, what happens to the extra power being generated?

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! There’s no direct indicator to know. If the battery is fully charged on the indicator charging stops and the hydraulic brakes are used to stop the car. But you’ll feel the transition between regen and hydraulic brakes when that does happen

[@jaimelima2420]

Hi, I had the same question on mine which I got about the same time you got yours. The ‘E’s on the trip screen (each full E is 50 Wh) are a good indirect way to have a feeling about how much break generation you are getting. The hybrid scoring feedback screen seems to score one well on cruise and bad on braking if the break pedal is pressed very lightly. If battery is full the computer could do some engine braking automatically, which can be done easily thru the eCVT (educated guess based on Prof. John Kelly’s videos).

[@z50king29]

Oh, that's what that sound is. Thanks

[@joseph-r-bean3957]

I just bought a 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid. I'm really enjoying it so far and I've found your videos to be really informative in helping to get to know my car better. I'm from Chicago as well, and I'd really like to know if there's a way I can have you service my Corolla! If not, then let me know where you recommend taking it. It is still under some of the original warranty so I will more than likely be taking it to the new dealership on Western & Peterson, or one near my workplace in the suburbs.

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi David! Congratulations on your purchase. Email me for details on working on your car.

[@shoebmasum]

Is there any way to do a health check of ABS computer and brake booster so that we can understand if the boaster is going to be faulty?

[@sashaviroviy5065]

Ones a brake pump doing its job more frequently - soon you will be changing ABS actuator

[@timmartin8987]

Is there a way to spin the engine for troubleshooting? If so, is it done with a scan tool?

[@FrankGobble-hw9ml]

Have you heard of any problems with 2021 Toyota Highlander (Hybrid) brakes? We have noticed when we are gently applying the brakes to make a turn or to come to a gentle stop that there seems to be a jerk/surge. I found a forum with a lot of this same problem but the service department has never heard of it. It's very hard to duplicate as it may happen frequently or not for a month or more.

[@jerinjames3001]

AMD, I was wondering how would a hybrid behave when down the years if it had to stall, will the brake locks itself when tried to push the car from behind or involved in towing ? I had a situation with honda civic where it locked the wheel itself and gave me hard time towing to the truck.

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! Hybrids don’t lock their brakes when they stall or are off. As long as you have power to put it in neutral you can push it

[@66ElCamino357]

I was wondering what that noise was when opening the drivers door.....thanks for the explanation.

[@nosretep1960]

My '24 CC hybrid makes that noise after you press start, there's a delay before you can shift out of park. Watched this video @8 months ago, got rig in April, watching again, had forgotten 😜

[@kamk27]

Thank you for such an easy explanation.

[@hectorfernando4445]

I knew that the sound that my RAV4 Hybrid makes when I open the driver side door is somekind of "pump" but now you made it more simple to understand. Do you know if the Brake Hold feature puts some kind of stress on the braking system since it's always coming on every time that you stop even if its for a few seconds. Also is it bad to always have the automatic parking brake active or should I switch to manual use?

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! Brake hold uses the brakes of the car in the same fashion you would pressing the brake with your foot. No harm of using it always.

[@Fajoekit]

Hi, thanks for this informative video. I watched this video earlier this week and today I was driving my Lexus GS450h and trying to discern when I was regenerative breaking vs hydraulic breaking whilst pressing my brake pad. I was hoping you could answer my questions about this system. How do I know how far I can press the brake pad before it activates the calipers? How do I know the hydraulic breaking system is engaged, alternatively; how far can I perss the brake pd before it engages the hydraulic system?

[@TheCarCareNut]

Thank you for watching my video. So it’s hard to tell which brakes it’s using. Here’s a few things that might help. When coming to a stop slowly you’ll notice at some point that the brakes get stronger that’s the definite pull of the hydraulic brakes. Then you can drive the car to say 30mph then put the car in neutral and press the brake then put it back in drive and press the brake and see the difference. In neutral the regen braking is 100% off and you are using 100% hydraulic brakes.

[@Fajoekit]

@@TheCarCareNut Thanks for responding! I've actually tried your first suggestion a few times today at around 40kp/h. The Lexus is so silky smooth I barely feel the difference unless I really stomp on it. The switch to neutral is indeed an interesting one. I'll keep it in mind and try it out soon, thanks!

[@TheCarCareNut]

You’re welcome! On Lexus models it could be harder because of how insulated and smooth they are. If you ever get a chance to drive a Prius or corolla hybrid it’s very obvious when the hydraulic brakes engage

[@Fajoekit]

@@TheCarCareNut I'll take my wife's Auris (Corolla outside US, I guess?) for a spin then ;P

[@kevinc3236]

Thank you for this. Very informative

[@make4all2000]

Very interesting video, but I was curious to know how mg2 works when you put the gear shifter in position B.. Thanks!

[@TheCarCareNut]

The video on b mode is coming up tomorrow

[@alexho2413]

My 2015 es300h hybrids always making knocking sound when I pressed it during slow speed or parking. What could be the issues?

[@maralissathomas1699]

I have a 2021 Camry Hybrid and a 6 mi trek down a steep, windy hill daily. I'm braking almost the entire time. Should I be using B mode in 2nd gear instead - like I used second gear with my Lexus ES to save the brakes? If yes, why? If not, why not? After watching all your videos, I completely trust your advice and consider your opinions as a master mechanic specializing in hybrids as top tier.

[@stevenfaull5162]

I am a new subscriber and have just bought a new 2024 Toyota Cross hybrid. As I am busy moving countries I had to park the car for 9 weeks before returning to use it. Firstly - will this be detrimental to the battery pack and secondly is it safe to jump start my car should this be necessary. Great series, I really enjoy learning about new technology.

[@deficator750]

thats exactly the sound my cars making everytime i come to a stop now. i had error code C1214 and C1246. the brakes still work find, im noting everytime i come to a stop at an intersection or traffic lights i can hear that short buzzing sound?

[@robky-LD]

Excellent video! Is it a sign of ABS failure if a 2-second buzz of the brake booster pump sounds every 30 seconds or so for about 5-10 minutes after powering off the car?

[@pushparajsusairaj7612]

Awesome Video !! I own a 2022 RAV4 XLE hybrid (with 2400 kilometers driven). Every time I release the brake pedal, I hear a screeching noise. Does the hybrid brake system behave this way normally. Please clarify.

[@artfulguy1]

I have a 2012 Highlander Hybrid 3.5L AWD. I recently changed my rear brakes and my dash started flashing “brake malfunction,” ABS system and VSC warnings. The brakes seem to work when I drive. Do I need to replace the actuator and pump (the entire ABS module)? I would greatly appreciate any feedback. Thank.

[@alexnikoo244]

Thank you for your hard work .

[@konmichael]

Hi very usful video. I have some techical questions related. Can you help?

[@yws4645]

Does this apply to the new Tundra hybrid engine?

[@rowanpragdat5800]

Awesome video and thank you for your deep dive explaining how this complex piece of automotive art works. I feel that the my RAV stops very secure and emergency stops are very strong. One question - on my 2016 RAV when the brake pedal is applied does the front and back motors work in sync to regenerate and stop the car quicker than a hybrid front wheel drive?