So, I have had a mushy brake pedal feel for awhile now. Its not a stiff pedal like it should be and kinda concerns me sometimes. I get adequate stopping but think it could be better. I have all new pads and rotors within the past 15k miles with plenty on life still left in them. Did a brake bleed last year.

Would a brake bleed possibly fix this to ensure all air out of system? Or can it be something else? I want a stiff brake pedal that feels solid and reassures you that the car will stop. Thanks

 

I would bleed the system one more time with new brake fluid. Do each side from the right rear first then left rear then right front and finally left front. Bleed the system at least 5x on each side. Once you do that go drive the car for about 10 miles with braking and then do the bleeding again to ensure all the air is out. You can bleed it about 2x after the first time. Please contact me if you have any questions at 949-241-5623

 

wow more bad advice. Bleeding the system does nothing for a "mushy pedal" You either have a really small leak somewhere which is the less likely cause or you have a bad master cylinder-the more likely.

Bleeding will do nothing-provided you changed your brake fluid atleast once every 2 years and the pads and rotors are good-the only thing at this point is the master cylinder and it is not properly regulating brake fluid pressure throughout the system-needs replacing

 

bleeding removes air from the system. Air compresses, giving you that mushy feel. There may be other problems causing the mushy feeling, but bleeding would be the first thing to try, quick easy and cheap.

 

I promise you its the MC