2014 Prius with 126k miles, brake makes gasping sound

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by SpeedDemon, Jul 28, 2025 at 12:59 PM.

  1. SpeedDemon

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    For the past 1000 miles or so, I've noticed on my 2014 Prius with 126k miles that when I press the brake pad and come to a stop, it sounds like the brakes are "gasping" for air or doing little pumps of air. If I have the brakes only pressed with light pressure, the car seems to have a slight jerky motion (very slight) almost like I'm pumping the brakes. I tried to record this sound but it is too quiet to show up on video. The car stops fine otherwise. Is this normal wear for the brake lines/pads or could it be a bigger issue? No warning lights or anything.
     
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    could be warped discs. someone would have to check them for runout
     
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    ok thanks good to know. Also I should mention that the gasping sound or air pumping sound still happens when I'm at a stop. I can hear the slight gasping sound.
     
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    If you take a look at this thread, it'll save me writing all that again.