Spiffster Report post Posted June 10, 2010 I have a question about the re-gen breaks. I have read elsewhere that the regenerative brake system is engaged when the brake pedal is less than half depressed. About 95% of the time that is all that is really needed to come to a complete stop when driving conservatively. As I understand that in a typical car it is best not to ride brakes to a stop because it tends to cause conventional brakes to wear faster, right? So in the case of the Fusion Hybrid's regenerative brakes, is it ok to ride the brakes to a stop? I have put 6k on this fine machine and have noticed nearly no brake dust on the wheels, where as in my last car (Bimmer 325i) I was cleaning brake dust off the damn wheels every week. Its almost like the conventional brakes are hardly ever being used. Is that a valid assumption? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rfruth Report post Posted June 10, 2010 wondered the same thing myself but don't like the idea of my brake lights being on unless I'm slowing down Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites