With the vehicle at rest, apply steady pressure to the brake pedal. Does it feel spongy? If so, you probably have air in your brake lines.

Conventional rubber brake hoses deliver a spongy brake pedal because these guys flex under hard braking. That is approximately 1,200psi when you romp on the brakes per Classic Tube.

Tip: If your brakes are working properly, the pedal should stop a couple of inches from the floor. It should push down easily, stop firmly at its lowest point without feeling spongy, and stay put ...

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"A spongy brake pedal definitely points to air in the system and yes, it could get progressively worse," says Mike McGraw, an automotive technology professor at Centennial College in Toronto.

How do I fix this? Kayemba Hello Kayemba, a soft or spongy brake pedal is a serious safety concern that should be addressed immediately.

Fiat Chrysler is recalling nearly 209,000 minivans and SUVs worldwide to fix a brake problem that can cause longer stopping distances.