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June 28, 2013 Service bulletin

Rear brake groan or squeak noise when going forward or backing up when the brakes are cold

Toyota technical service bulletin T-SB-0081-13 for 2012-2013 Toyota Prius V.

Bulletin number
T-SB-0081-13
Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
Summary
Some 2012 ? 2013 model year Prius V vehicles may exhibit a rear brake groan or squeak noise when going forward or backing up when the brakes are cold. New Rear Brake Caliper Assemblies that include anti-squeal shims, brake pads, and pad support clips and NEW rear rotors have been developed to help address this condition.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 201 complaints in the brakes category.

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