What causes the Peugeot 308's brakes to feel stiff and hard to press?
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The reasons why the Peugeot 308's brakes feel stiff and hard to press, making it difficult to stop the car, are as follows: Pressing the brakes before turning off the engine: The vehicle's braking system operates at maximum efficiency only when the engine is running. The brake booster pump is the key component enabling vehicle braking. When the engine is off, typically pressing the brake pedal 3 times will deplete its remaining vacuum power. You need to restart the engine and try pressing the brake pedal firmly again. Brake booster pump air leakage or malfunction: If you didn't press the brake pedal after turning off the engine, or if you find the brake pedal extremely hard to press while driving, it may be caused by air leakage or blockage in the brake booster pump's vacuum tube. Inspection and repair are required.