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Topic: Vehicle controls and equipment · Nº 135 / 270

Si al pisar el pedal de freno siente un tacto esponjoso, ¿a qué se puede deber?

If the brake pedal feels spongy when you press it, what could be the cause?

  • APresencia de aire en el circuito hidráulico de frenos.Air in the hydraulic brake circuit.
  • BCalentamiento excesivo de las pastillas de freno.The brake pads have overheated.
  • CInexistencia de líquido de frenos.There is no brake fluid.
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Correct answer

  • APresencia de aire en el circuito hidráulico de frenos.Air in the hydraulic brake circuit.
Explanation

When the brake pedal feels soft and spongy, the cause may be air in the hydraulic circuit. When the brake pedal travels too far and goes almost to the floor, this is due to a loss of brake fluid.

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