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What Causes the Car Not to Start and the Brake Pedal to Be Hard to Press?

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Camilla
07/29/25 4:28pm
The reasons why the car won't start and the brake pedal is hard to press are: 1. The owner stepped on the brake several times after turning off the engine, causing the vacuum in the brake booster pump to disappear; 2. The booster pump is not working when the engine is off. In this case, try to restart the engine and press the brake pedal firmly. After starting, it should return to normal. If the above methods fail to restore normal operation, find a nearby repair shop to clear the fault before continuing to drive. When driving at low speed and encountering an emergency ahead, you can perform emergency braking by stepping on the brake pedal firmly. However, this should not be done at high speeds to avoid vehicle skidding or rollover.
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Maverick
08/14/25 5:30am
This problem is really frustrating. Last time my car had the same issue—the engine wouldn't start, and the brakes were rock hard. The root cause is that when the engine fails to start, the vacuum booster can't generate vacuum to assist braking, so the pedal becomes stiff. Additionally, failure to start is usually due to a dead battery, which could be from aging or insufficient charging, or possibly a faulty starter motor or clogged fuel lines. Battery issues are more common in winter. If the key won't turn or you only hear clicking sounds, check the battery voltage. It's advised not to force-start the engine repeatedly to avoid damaging components. First, inspect the battery connections or try a jump-start. If that doesn’t work, call a tow truck to take it to a professional repair shop. Remember, safety first—don’t risk driving it on the road.
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