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Common Causes of Spongy Brakes

Common Causes of Spongy Brakes

Have you noticed that your brakes require more effort to take? Similar to any other braking problem, soft brake pedals mean that coming to a complete stop will require more effort than usual. It can be nerve-wracking when you catch your brakes feeling squishy, considering your car's braking system is possibly the most important safety feature on your vehicle. Whenever you notice this sponge-like feeling on your brakes, take your vehicle into an auto shop immediately. Don't you worry - TC Auto Service's trained technicians are happy to take a look and fix the problem.    Multiple problems could be attributed to spongy brake pedals. Here are some of the most common causes:   Air in the System Air in the brake lines is one of the most typical causes of mushy brake pedals. If air slips into the brake lines, it will intervene with the free flow of the brake fluid resulting in spongy brake pedals. Bleeding your brakes is a gre ... read more