If the fluid reservoir ran dry why did the brakes begin to work again after the crash?
the regenerative system is applying resistance via the 2 electric motors which are generators when they are spun in reverse.
...but regenerative braking only works when you're moving fast enough for the generator to generate useful power. Somewhere between 3 and 5 MPH, the brake system transitions to normal friction braking to complete a stop. This was the source of many complaints for the '22 MY hybrids, because the friction braking came on too abruptly at that point. Every service brake system should have a direct hydraulic connection from the pedal to the calipers as a last resort, in case normal functionality fails. It's my understanding that the Maverick hybrid EBB (Electric Brake Booster) includes this in its design along with the ABS controller. However, details of this unit are hard to get because it's not considered a serviceable part.
I deserved that.Posts #3, 4, 11, 19 and 42
Ahh...I understand your profile pic.
I can only say that I used the Search function looking for the key word "fluid" in all of OP's posts this month and it came up empty. Silly me...
Yes, I understand. What I do not fully understand is the handoff between regenerative and hydraulic braking. I assume that there is a device which senses brake pedal pressure and initially uses regenerative but allows hydraulic braking when the pedal is pressed harder. Some describe “brake by wire.” but surely there is a mechanical connection that allows one to apply brakes even if all electronic control fails.
That was the same way I searched for it.I deserved that.
Sure, there has to be somebody in the crowd with common sense and states the obvious.
Nope. Took truck to shop, no error codes, everything tested out normal. No leaks, no low fluid levels. Brakes worked fine.
