Michael Pardee wrote:
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>>Jean B. wrote:
>> Maybe your emergency breaks are dragging, need adjustment?!
>>My old Toyota had that, but it had drum breaks on the rear!
>>Disk breaks are all ways in contact.
>>JS
>>
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> At least for the Classic (pre-2004) Prius the North American versions have
> rear drums. IIRC the European version had 4-wheel discs, and the current
> generation may also. If the e-brake is overtightened it will drag the discs,
> too.
>
> Mike
>
>
Yes, drum breaks has to be adjusted with the proper clearance to the
drum, otherwise can drag and overheat.
Disc breaks always drag or in contact with the disc slightly.
I guess if the break drags, can result poor mil/gal.
Julius
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>>Jean B. wrote:
>> Maybe your emergency breaks are dragging, need adjustment?!
>>My old Toyota had that, but it had drum breaks on the rear!
>>Disk breaks are all ways in contact.
>>JS
>>
>
> At least for the Classic (pre-2004) Prius the North American versions have
> rear drums. IIRC the European version had 4-wheel discs, and the current
> generation may also. If the e-brake is overtightened it will drag the discs,
> too.
>
> Mike
>
>