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Related to the event data recorder, which was not activated because there was no crash. after examination of individual components, the brake system was replaced and the vehicle taken for an extensive test drive, semi lating the incident that occurred on monday. during which the brakes were observed to be functioning normally. during the testing, the brakes were purposely abused by continuous light application in order to overheat them. the vehicle could be safely stopped by means of the brake pedal, even with the overheated brakes. it's very important to note the prius hybrid and others have ...

Continuous light application in order to overheat them. the vehicle could be safely stopped by means of the brake pedal even with the overheated brakes. it's very important to note that the prius hybrid and other hybrids have a self-protective function that acts as a form of brake override. if moderate brake force is applied at the same time that the accelerator is depressed, roughly more than halfway, the hybrid system engine is cut off. fuel is cut off to the gasoline engine. now, as you may know, hybrid systems use electric motors for power and these motors switch back into being generators...