What Causes the Brake Pedal to Be Hard to Press When Starting a Car?

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Sara
07/30/25 2:07am
Car starting when the brake pedal is hard to press causes are: 1. The car's vacuum booster pump leaks or malfunctions; 2. The brake was pressed again after the engine was turned off, which is related to the brake booster pump; 3. Lack of necessary maintenance on the brake system, excessive impurities in the brake master cylinder, poor sealing, or vacuum booster pump failure; 4. Improper operation leading to mechanical failure. Solutions for a hard-to-press brake pedal in a car: 1. Restart the engine and try to press the brake pedal hard again; 2. While driving, the priority is to slow down and stop the car, attempting to press the pedal multiple times to restore braking; 3. If this situation is detected before driving, the car can be directly sent to an auto repair shop.
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