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'04 PD Golf. Couple of times recently the brakes seemed really soft. Pressed the brakes all the way and didn't want to stop at first. Happened while going slow in a parking lot, and while cruising on the highway (I needed a hard stop and was like 'oh crap'. I did stop, but it was not as fast as I needed). It's an intermittent problem. Most of the time, I stop! Just checked with an independent mechanic on the list and told me it's a 'Brake Booster" issue, my brake pads are fine. The brake pedal stops at half way and becomes stiff while I slowly slow down.
However, after searching there's no 'hissing sound' around my feet.
What is the brake booster? Is this a vacuum leak? The mechanic told me the pressure doesn't resume to normal level. I'll have better details when I get the paperwork. I just thought the pads needed changed.
I'm still under warranty.
However, after searching there's no 'hissing sound' around my feet.
What is the brake booster? Is this a vacuum leak? The mechanic told me the pressure doesn't resume to normal level. I'll have better details when I get the paperwork. I just thought the pads needed changed.
I'm still under warranty.
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