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The Prius like all US cars has a physical hydraulic brake system. The brake pedal is connected to the master brake cylinder. Stomping on the brake pedal in a pr
by dmm 13y ago
The Prius like all US cars has a physical hydraulic brake system. The brake pedal is connected to the master brake cylinder. Stomping on the brake pedal in a prius, regardless of the computer state, will brake the car.
The throttle is computer controlled because it allows much greater efficiency.
- angersock 13y agoAnti-lock brakes still have a significant electronic component. It's not a direct link like you'd expect.