If your brake pedal feels spongy or soft when you press it and it takes more effort and force to brake, you’re experiencing brake fade. Brake fade is a loss in braking power, and it’s usually because there’s an issue with the brake fluid. Find out how to fix this problem with tips and advice from our experts in this article and video.
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Spongy or Soft Brake Pedal? How to Diagnose and Fix a Brake Pedal that Goes to the Floor
If your brake pedal goes to the floor or feels soft and spongy when depressed, brake system parts like the brake master cylinder, brake booster, brake lines, brake hoses, brake caliper, brake pads, or the brake rotor could be faulty. In this article and video, our experts review how to inspect the brake system to find out what’s causing a soft brake pedal and how to fix it.