2009 Camry hybrid brake noise while depressing brakes

[vin888]

Hi guys!
I notice that when i step on my brakes and release them there is a squeak sound while depressing the brakes and also when you shift the it to drive and when you release the brake this is a squeak also. Does anyone have the same issue?

[Yazovets]

Mine doesn't do it. Where does the squeak come from? The pedal area or from outside?

[vin888]

sounds coming from outside. looks like noise is coming from the abs actuator when you step on the brakes.

[knighru]

I test drove a 2012 TCH on Saturday (the XLE version) and heard a small tone when braking. It sounded like a high pitched sound which I am assuming has to do with charging the battery. The radio was off and I wasn't talking too much with the sales person. If the radio was on, I doubt I would have heard it.

Is this 'normal' for a hybrid? I'm new to hybrids and was interested in this car.

Thanks.

[Tideland Prius]

The high pitch sound is typically the inverter and is most noticeable under braking. Note that the 2012 Camry Hybrid also has the Vehicle Proximity Notification System.

[ukrkoz]

Originally Posted by vin888

Hi guys!
I notice that when i step on my brakes and release them there is a squeak sound while depressing the brakes and also when you shift the it to drive and when you release the brake this is a squeak also. Does anyone have the same issue?

welcome to the club.

it's normal. as in - nothing's wrong with your brakes. it's metal choice for rotors.

you have 2 choices:

1. de-glaze rotors; will work for about 20 000 miles, then it comes back
2. replace rotors with aftermarket ones and stay away from ceramic brake pads.

[ukrkoz]

Originally Posted by knighru

I test drove a 2012 TCH on Saturday (the XLE version) and heard a small tone when braking. It sounded like a high pitched sound which I am assuming has to do with charging the battery. The radio was off and I wasn't talking too much with the sales person. If the radio was on, I doubt I would have heard it.

Is this 'normal' for a hybrid? I'm new to hybrids and was interested in this car.

Thanks.

you heard MG2 working. get used to it. that's how it's made.