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Soft or Spongy Brake Pedal: Why This Needs a Specialist, Not a DIY Fix

A spongy brake pedal is one of the clearer "see a professional now" signs on this list.

The symptom

The brake pedal sinks further toward the floor than it should.

What's causing it

Usually air in the brake fluid, a fluid leak, or a master cylinder fault.

What to do

Check the fluid level first. Bleeding the system and finding the leak isn't a DIY job — see a specialist immediately, this is safety-critical.

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