What is the reason for the brake occasionally being hard to press down?

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EverettFitz
07/29/25 12:46pm
The reasons why the brake is hard to press are as follows: 1. Related to pressing the brake before turning off the engine: The car's braking system can only perform at its best when the engine is running, and the brake booster is the key component that enables vehicle braking. The force applied to the pedal is amplified by it. When the engine is off, the brake booster also stops working. Generally, pressing the brake pedal three times will exhaust its remaining vacuum force, making the brake feel very hard. 2. Leakage or malfunction of the brake booster: If the car's brake booster is leaking or malfunctioning, and you did not press the brake pedal after turning off the engine, or you find the brake pedal hard to press while driving, it is likely due to a brake booster failure. This could be caused by a vacuum tube leak or blockage in the brake booster. In such cases, if this issue is noticed before driving, it is best to send the car to a repair shop for inspection immediately.
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