{"id":106698,"date":"2024-05-24T05:51:37","date_gmt":"2024-05-24T12:51:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=106698"},"modified":"2025-04-11T11:28:12","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T18:28:12","slug":"why-your-brake-pedal-goes-to-the-floor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/why-your-brake-pedal-goes-to-the-floor\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Your Brake Pedal Goes to the Floor"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 7<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column106698_467e57-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column106698_467e57-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column106698_467e57-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column106698_467e57-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column106698_467e57-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column106698_467e57-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column106698_467e57-49{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column106698_467e57-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column106698_467e57-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column106698_467e57-49 inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-38701e  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-a81bdb\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading106698_e89b88-0c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading106698_e89b88-0c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading106698_e89b88-0c\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading106698_e89b88-0c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading106698_e89b88-0c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading106698_e89b88-0c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading106698_e89b88-0c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading106698_e89b88-0c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading106698_e89b88-0c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading106698_e89b88-0c summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading106698_e89b88-0c\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A brake master cylinder with internal leaks is the most common culprit for a sinking brake pedal, particularly if the pedal feels normal at first and then falls away as you continue to hold the pedal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>That said, other brake components like hoses can also have leaks, but they will typically either happen suddenly, like a rusty brake line failure or will cause the pedal to be chronically low. Ensure that you also check other brake components when diagnosing this issue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As the master cylinder is regularly used during braking, the piston and bore can eventually wear out. When this happens, the piston will have an internal leak that will prevent it from holding pressure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To fix a sinking brake pedal, you&rsquo;ll need to diagnose the issue by checking various brake components like the brake master cylinder, brake lines, and ABS brake module. After identifying the faulty component, you&rsquo;ll likely need to replace it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>When pressing on your vehicle&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/brake-pedal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"brake pedal\">brake pedal<\/a>, there should be ample resistance that pushes the brake pedal back to its original position. But sometimes, a brake pedal can feel spongy, which is usually an indication of air in the brake system. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-causes-spongy-and-soft-brakes-plus-how-to-fix-them\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"spongy or squishy brake pedal\">spongy or squishy brake pedal<\/a> travels more and requires more pressure before it engages the brakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But there&rsquo;s a difference between&nbsp; a spongy brake pedal and a sinking brake pedal. A sinking brake pedal slowly drops to the floor as you exert the same pressure. You&rsquo;ll be able to feel the pedal sinking when you&rsquo;re stopped at a stoplight or intersection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These two symptoms are different, as having a sinking brake pedal is significantly riskier than a spongy one.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column106698_23a695-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column106698_23a695-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column106698_23a695-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column106698_23a695-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column106698_23a695-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column106698_23a695-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column106698_23a695-77{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column106698_23a695-77 > 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.kb-image106698_47e390-f3 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:45px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image106698_47e390-f3.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image106698_47e390-f3 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image106698_47e390-f3 figure{max-width:45px;}.kb-image106698_47e390-f3 .image-is-svg, .kb-image106698_47e390-f3 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image106698_47e390-f3 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image106698_47e390-f3\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,dpr_auto,q_auto,c_pad\/carparts\/blog\/widgets\/protip\/services-icon\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\"><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column106698_ff70ed-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column106698_ff70ed-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column106698_ff70ed-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column106698_ff70ed-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column106698_ff70ed-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column106698_ff70ed-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column106698_ff70ed-68{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column106698_ff70ed-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column106698_ff70ed-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column106698_ff70ed-68 inner-column-2 pro-tip-item2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"protip-desc\">\n\t<div class=\"help-tip\">\n\t\t<p><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong> are nuggets of information direct from ASE-certified automobile technicians working with CarParts.com, which may include unique, personal insights based on their years of experience working in the automotive industry. These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"help-caption\">\n        <p>\n            <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\nIf you can release the pedal and re-apply it and then notice that it slowly falls from under your foot after initially feeling firm, it&rsquo;s typically a master cylinder issue. If you apply the brakes once and the pedal is low and then apply it again and the pedal feels better, you either have air in the brakes or the drum brake shoes are out of adjustment.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/dealing-with-pothole-damage-insurance-coverage-and-reimbursement-guide\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u6dfe185bc59796bcc32cc9702a67d71f\"><style> .u6dfe185bc59796bcc32cc9702a67d71f { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .u6dfe185bc59796bcc32cc9702a67d71f:active, .u6dfe185bc59796bcc32cc9702a67d71f:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u6dfe185bc59796bcc32cc9702a67d71f { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u6dfe185bc59796bcc32cc9702a67d71f .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u6dfe185bc59796bcc32cc9702a67d71f .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u6dfe185bc59796bcc32cc9702a67d71f:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">Dealing With Pothole Damage: Insurance Coverage and Reimbursement Guide<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reasons Why Your Brake Pedal Is Sinking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the most likely reasons why the brake pedal went to the floor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leaking Brake Fluid<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you press on the brake pedal, you&rsquo;re pushing a piston that compresses the vehicle&rsquo;s brake fluid into brake lines leading to the brake calipers. Once the fluid reaches the calipers, the fluid pushes pistons that cause the brake pads to clamp onto the brake rotors, which creates friction and slows the vehicle down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During a panic stop, the pressure in the brake lines, calipers, and wheel cylinders can surpass 2000 psi. Rusty brake lines can give way suddenly so that the pedal feels normal once, and the next time, it suddenly goes to the floor as the fluid escapes from the breached and weakened rusty line, a blown wheel cylinder, or a damaged hose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maintaining brake fluid pressure inside the braking system is critical to maintain proper function. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/leaking-brake-fluid-causes-and-dangers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"leak somewhere along the braking system\">leak somewhere along the braking system<\/a> can cause brake fluid pressure in the system to drop, which can cause the pedal to sink and your vehicle&rsquo;s brakes to fail. That being said, most braking systems are diagonally split to prevent total brake failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Malfunctioning Brake Master Cylinder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/brake-master-cylinder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"brake master cylinder\">brake master cylinder<\/a> is located right below the brake fluid reservoir. When you press the brake pedal, the piston inside the master cylinder pushes brake fluid into the brake lines and the calipers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the master cylinder is regularly used during braking, the piston and bore can eventually wear out. When this happens, the piston will have an internal leak that will prevent it from holding pressure. This won&rsquo;t immediately cause brake failure because a brake master cylinder is composed of a primary and secondary piston assembly, which means there&rsquo;s a second piston that acts as a backup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A sinking brake pedal caused by a faulty master cylinder can mean that there&rsquo;s an internal leak causing fluid to leak past the primary piston. This causes the pedal to drop and engage the secondary piston instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bad Braking Habits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Continuously riding the brakes can cause brake fluid to heat up and boil, creating air where there was none previously and also heats the pads, shoes, discs and drums to the point that they can&rsquo;t convert kinetic energy to heat energy. This is called &ldquo;brake fade.&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When this happens, the brake master cylinder will require more input from the pedals to apply brake pressure. You might end up having soft brakes that can be mistaken for a sinking brake pedal or the pedal might feel okay and yet the vehicle isn&rsquo;t stopping well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Malfunctioning Brake Booster<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/brake-booster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"brake booster\">brake booster<\/a> is responsible for amplifying the pressure from the brake pedal to better push the brake master cylinder. Without the brake booster, you&rsquo;ll need a lot more pressure on the pedals to slow down your vehicle. If your vehicle has a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/bad-brake-booster-symptoms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"faulty brake booster\">faulty brake booster<\/a>, then you&rsquo;ll need to push down on the pedal with more force to slow your vehicle down. A malfunctioning brake booster can also cause the pedal to travel lower than normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-does-dac-mean-in-a-car\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u9d07a29a624c268934ad737c3715f8b5\"><style> .u9d07a29a624c268934ad737c3715f8b5 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .u9d07a29a624c268934ad737c3715f8b5:active, .u9d07a29a624c268934ad737c3715f8b5:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u9d07a29a624c268934ad737c3715f8b5 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u9d07a29a624c268934ad737c3715f8b5 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u9d07a29a624c268934ad737c3715f8b5 .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u9d07a29a624c268934ad737c3715f8b5:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">What Does DAC Mean in a Car?<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is It Safe To Drive Your Vehicle With a Sinking Pedal?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Driving with a sinking pedal isn&rsquo;t safe. If your brake pedal goes to the floor but the vehicle still stops, you should have your vehicle checked immediately. A sinking brake pedal can make braking difficult to gauge, which can cause you to brake too little and get into an accident. A sinking brake pedal can also mean that your vehicle could be nearing brake failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you find that your pedal has sunk on a stoplight or intersection, check if your vehicle still has its brakes before accelerating. Sometimes, brake failure can occur at the same time the pedal sinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the brake pedal falls to the floor, you shouldn&rsquo;t drive at all. Lock the park brake and put the automatic transmission in park as soon as you can leave the road and get to a safe place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Fix a Sinking Brake Pedal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you notice that your pedal is sinking, you should immediately ask a trusted mechanic to check your braking system. However, you should be cautious when doing so because brake failure might be imminent. If you&rsquo;re confident in your DIY automotive skills, you can also perform some basic troubleshooting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check for Leaks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Brake fluid can leak from the brake master cylinder, brake fluid reservoir, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/brake-caliper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"brake caliper\">brake caliper<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/brake-line\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"brake line\">brake line<\/a>, seals, or bleeder valve. The ABS brake module is also a common location where brake fluid can leak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can check underneath your vehicle if there&rsquo;s brake fluid leaking onto the ground. 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column106698_430e8a-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column106698_430e8a-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column106698_430e8a-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column106698_430e8a-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column106698_430e8a-0c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column106698_430e8a-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column106698_430e8a-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column106698_430e8a-0c inner-column-2 pro-tip-item2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"protip-desc\">\n\t<div class=\"help-tip\">\n\t\t<p><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong> are nuggets of information direct from ASE-certified automobile technicians working with CarParts.com, which may include unique, personal insights based on their years of experience working in the automotive industry. These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"help-caption\">\n        <p>\n            <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\nSometimes a master cylinder leak will fill the brake booster with fluid and you may not even be able to tell where the fluid is going when you have to keep adding it.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check the Brake Master Cylinder and Brake Booster<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If there aren&rsquo;t any leaks in the system, then it&rsquo;s very likely that a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/brake-master-cylinder-guide-replacement-cost-faq-and-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"faulty brake master cylinder\">faulty brake master cylinder<\/a> is to blame. Sinking brake pedals are a key symptom of a worn-out brake master cylinder with internal leaks. A brake master cylinder with internal leaks is the most common culprit for a sinking brake pedal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-is-a-dead-pedal-and-why-your-vehicle-needs-one-asap\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"ub442e11c39079341ee6f744e52a61670\"><style> .ub442e11c39079341ee6f744e52a61670 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .ub442e11c39079341ee6f744e52a61670:active, .ub442e11c39079341ee6f744e52a61670:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .ub442e11c39079341ee6f744e52a61670 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .ub442e11c39079341ee6f744e52a61670 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .ub442e11c39079341ee6f744e52a61670 .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .ub442e11c39079341ee6f744e52a61670:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">What Is a Dead Pedal and Why Your Vehicle Needs One ASAP<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The brake master cylinder is also known to develop external leaks that can cause corrosive brake fluid to drip onto the adjacent brake booster and damage it. That being said, a bit of fluid seepage (dampness) at the spot where the master cylinder is bolted to the booster isn&rsquo;t always a cause for concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bleed the Braking System<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since air bubbles can compress, it requires the driver to press the pedal more before the brakes engage. Sometimes the problem is so severe that it can also cause the brake pedal to sink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can pump the pedal up and it feels better but then feels low and soft after you release it and wait a moment before trying again, you probably have air in the lines. You can remove the air bubbles inside your braking system by bleeding it. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/bleed-the-brakes-what-its-for-different-methods-and-faqs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Bleeding the brakes\">Bleeding the brakes<\/a> involves opening the bleed valve and pressing the brakes to let out the air inside the system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check the Brake Shoes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your car has a drum brake system, the problem could also be the rear <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/brake-shoe-set\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"brake shoes\">brake shoes<\/a>. If the brake shoes are worn, the air gap between the shoe and the drum widens, causing the brake pedal to travel more than normal. 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