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low speed only... never had a problem with high speeds
That's one statement I think everyone can agree with.tps said:A car's response to driver input, if anything, should be totally predictable, and this is definitely not.
Yeah, even after the grabby brake update it's still there, just not as bad as before.FairwoodRed said:My Grabby Brakes continue to rear its head. Not as bad as before the software update, but still an annoyance. And it turns out that I have pinpointed the conditions that cause it to happen on my car.
GeekEV said:Please do follow up. If you can, find out the service bulletin number and post that along with which models it applies to (all, only 2913, etc.).
Thanks!
That sounds about right (unfortunately).RogerMondo said:After two days of driving with the brake update, I am curious about the change. I have observed that there seems to be much less regenerative braking - as indicated by the five spots to the left side on the dashboard's power usage indicator. Even traveling at 30 MPH and breaking to a full stop at various rates (no other cars around), no more than the first two spots light up. I recall being able to get all 5 to light before. Does this mean more use of the mechanical brakes, and less power recaptured?
I had a Prius for 6 years and never had to replace the brake pads. It would be helpful to have an indication of when the mechanical brakes are being employed on the LEAF.
Yes - fewer regen bubbles ("spots to the left side") means less regen and the difference is friction. The four regen bubbles only represent 50% of the total regen capability so even though you see all four you may only be just over 50% of the Leafs full regen capability. Noone knows why the available regen works the way it does (maybe even Nissan ) but generally it increases as you use it (brake) and decreases as you accelerate. I have a modified gid-o-meter which chirps at me proportionally to the amount of friction braking being applied so I can optimize my regen (minimize friction) without taking my eyes off the road. Also have added this feature to CANary as well along with a bar graph indicator. I think LeafSpy has added the bargraph recently but don't think the audible cue is there yet.RogerMondo said:After two days of driving with the brake update, I am curious about the change. I have observed that there seems to be much less regenerative braking - as indicated by the five spots to the left side on the dashboard's power usage indicator. Even traveling at 30 MPH and breaking to a full stop at various rates (no other cars around), no more than the first two spots light up. I recall being able to get all 5 to light before. Does this mean more use of the mechanical brakes, and less power recaptured?
I had a Prius for 6 years and never had to replace the brake pads. It would be helpful to have an indication of when the mechanical brakes are being employed on the LEAF.
Flashman said:For a leased vehicle... has anyone ever successfully refused an update? are they mandatory?
I have learned how to work my way around the touchy brakes and do not want to sacrifice the extra regen the car has now.
Wow, really?Just get the update. It'll be better. Don't fear change.
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