Humble Auto Repair

Once you step on the brake pedal, your vehicle should slow or stop on demand and at your convenience. And when the brakes fail, they can cause catastrophic accidents leading to extreme car damage or worse, injuries or the loss of lives. If you have ever pressed the pedal and felt it was spongy or soft-feeling, this is a clear sign that it could be within the brake lines. Let us explore what brake lines are and the signs that tell you there's air in your brake lines. What Are Brake Lines? The brake lines are the components of your brake system that house and circulate the brake fluid. Since the brake system is hydraulic, it uses high pressure from the brake fluid to power the brakes. When there is air within this hydraulic system, it reduces the hydraulic pressure and essentially makes the braking process less effective. As a result, the brake system can fail. Here are some symptoms that could indicate the presence of air in your brake lines. The brake pedal ha ... read more