One problem related to brake pedal and linkage has been reported for the 2008 Toyota Prius. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
2008 Toyota Prius. Consumer states two problems with vehicle, the abs release momentarily causes a brief surge forward any time there is a small bump in the road when braking and consumer also states he nearly rear ended another vehicle at a stop light when he almost couldn't stop, even by putting his entire weight on the vehicle. The consumer also believed the pedals were designed too close together.