{"id":1759,"date":"2022-07-08T12:35:53","date_gmt":"2022-07-08T16:35:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/?p=1759"},"modified":"2022-08-24T15:36:01","modified_gmt":"2022-08-24T19:36:01","slug":"problems-cause-hard-brake-pedal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/problems-cause-hard-brake-pedal\/","title":{"rendered":"Problems that can cause a hard brake pedal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We do a lot of braking in Northern Virginia, where there are many commuters and traffic is a daily expectation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For this reason, it\u2019s important to make sure the braking system is working correctly and any abnormal symptoms are addressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A hard brake pedal is one problem you should watch out for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hard brake pedal causes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are several possible reasons why a brake pedal is hard to push.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Brake booster not working correctly<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The brake booster may not be able to provide vacuum pressure. This can occur if there is a diaphragm tear or a broken check valve. You can confirm the brake booster is the problem by turning off the vehicle and stepping on the brake pedal multiple times. Continue to press it and restart the car. The brake pedal should go down if the brake booster is functioning the way it should. A brake pedal that remains firm is an indicator that the brake booster has gone bad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Vacuum pump or power steering pump going bad<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What\u2019s causing a stiff brake pedal can differ among vehicles and the type of brake booster they have. Some cars use a hydraulic brake booster, where the power steering pump \u2013 rather than the engine vacuum \u2013 creates pressure. Certain brake boosters use the intake manifold while others have an electrical driven pump or a mechanical driven pump.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A bad electric pump, not having enough power steering fluid, and a missing serpentine belt can result in a hard brake pedal among vehicles with a hydraulic brake booster or vacuum pump.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Vacuum-brake-booster.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Vacuum-brake-booster-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A vacuum brake booster.\" class=\"wp-image-1761\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Vacuum-brake-booster-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Vacuum-brake-booster-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Vacuum-brake-booster-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Vacuum-brake-booster-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Vacuum-brake-booster-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Vacuum-brake-booster-793x446.jpg 793w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Vacuum-brake-booster-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Vacuum-brake-booster.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Vacuum brake booster<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Vacuum hose becomes cracked<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is the brake pedal hard to push and hisses? The problem could have to do with the vacuum hose, which links the engine and brake booster. A vacuum is made due to air being drawn in. Cracks can form where the vacuum connects with other components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Electronics associated with the electro hydraulic brake booster: <\/strong>With the brake systems having a lot of electronic controls \u2013 such as anti-lock brakes and traction control \u2013 that can be integrated with the master cylinder and the brake booster, especially if it\u2019s an electro hydraulic brake booster. For example, Toyota 4Runners have an electro hydraulic brake booster, meaning that there\u2019s an electric pump that will pump up the pressure to the accumulator. That allows you to have easy brake pressure when applying the brakes. But if there\u2019s a problem with the solenoid or module, that could make it so the brake pedal feels hard. In this case, we need to go in and perform diagnostic testing to determine the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Electro-hydraulic-brake-booster.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Electro-hydraulic-brake-booster-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"An electro hydraulic brake booster.\" class=\"wp-image-1762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Electro-hydraulic-brake-booster-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Electro-hydraulic-brake-booster-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Electro-hydraulic-brake-booster-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Electro-hydraulic-brake-booster-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Electro-hydraulic-brake-booster-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Electro-hydraulic-brake-booster-793x446.jpg 793w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Electro-hydraulic-brake-booster-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Electro-hydraulic-brake-booster.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Electro hydraulic brake booster<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Caliper or caliper slides have seized: <\/strong>If the caliper or caliper slides have seized, the caliper isn\u2019t able to move back and forth or the piston isn\u2019t able to move out as you press the brake pedal. That can give you a harder brake pedal feel, but you would notice the car isn\u2019t stopping as well as it used to. Rust and caliper seizing problems are more common among vehicles that are used in areas like Nag\u2019s Head \u2013 where you might get a lot of salt air and salt water, and maybe some water coming up on the roads \u2013 and New England \u2013 where drivers see a lot of salt on the roads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note: <\/strong>This may seem silly, but make sure to take a look at the floor when trying to figure out why the brake pedal is hard to push. The floor mat could have become caught underneath the pedal. This used to be a more common problem years ago, but stranger things have happened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s important to take care of your brake system, which can help extends its lifespan. This includes replacing brake pads and rotors and other components, such as brake hoses and brake lines, when needed. We also recommend regular <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hometowneautorepairandtireofwoodbridge.com\/blog\/why-brake-fluid-exchange-important\/\">brake fluid exchanges<\/a><\/strong> every 30,000 miles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HomeTowne Auto Repair &amp; Tire is an authorized Michelin and BFGoodrich tire dealer located in Woodbridge, Virginia. Automotive repair services are performed on all makes and models, including oil changes, brakes, alignments, inspections, and computer engine diagnostics.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We do a lot of braking in Northern Virginia, where there are many commuters and traffic is a daily expectation. For this reason, it\u2019s important to make sure the braking system is working correctly and any abnormal symptoms are addressed. A hard brake pedal is one problem you should watch out for. 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