Caliber is sticking. More than likely the brake fluid is contaminated with moisture which has caused the brake caliber to rust. I would recommend you have your brakes inspected and replace any caliber that is sticking. Also have the brake fluid changed immediately.
I beleave it's Front 60% and Rear 40% that is distributed between them both
Could be a worn wheel bearing, a warped rotor, worn pads, or just some kind of oil on the rotor causing slippage. If it is a newer car it is equipped with abs and anti lock brakes and during a moderate hard stop the brakes will pulse which can feel like vibration.
The brake discs get hot with frequent braking during traffic.
because disc brakes provide more uniform torque throughout than drum brakes during braking..
Certainly, all four wheel brakes are used in normal stopping. However, the lions share of the stopping power is from the front brakes, yes.
Anti lock brakes. The system uses a computer, valves, and speed sensors to control wheel lock up during hard braking.Anti lock brakes. The system uses a computer, valves, and speed sensors to control wheel lock up during hard braking.
The wheels may not be aligned correctly, the tyres may not be correctly inflated or the right size, the brakes may be applying themselves unevenly. There are many causes, the problem should be diagnosed and repaired as soon as possible.
There is a "proportioning valve" that relieves some pressure during heavy braking.
Yes. Energy generated during regenerative braking recharges the traction battery and is later used to power the car. The Prius also has friction brakes (disk/drum), which are used at very low speeds or for hard braking. And it's braking, not breaking.
I wonder if it is because the Prius' regenerative braking system slows the car which means the brake pads are used less than a normal car.
There is a problem with you ABS and the computer is telling you, you need it checked by a service technician. If not your brakes may fail. Advise you do this soon Good Luck.
anti-skid braking system used on aircraft and on land vehicles, such as cars, motorcycles, trucks, and buses. ABS operates by preventing the wheels from locking up during braking, thereby maintaining tractive contact with the road surface.