Technical and Vehicle Safety
What does a spongy or soft brake pedal indicate?
- ○Normal operation that needs no investigation
- ✓A possible fault such as air in the system or a fluid leak, which must be fixed
- ○That the handbrake is engaged
- ○That the ABS is working correctly
Correct answer
A possible fault such as air in the system or a fluid leak, which must be fixed
A spongy brake pedal usually indicates air in the hydraulic braking system or a fluid leak, both of which reduce braking effectiveness and must be fixed.
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