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Volkswagen Bora 2000, brakes soft

  • 20-03-2018 3:24pm
    #1
    CKTC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26 ✭


    Hi,

    Just looking for a bit on input. My brakes have gone soft at times and are slow to depress down and stop the car. This happened about a 6 weeks ago but stopped and was working fine again until yesterday and has started again.

    It only seems to happen while driving slowly, like reversing out the drive, or parking up. Maybe something to do with having my foot on the clutch?

    Any advice on what it might be, and if it would be expensive to repair?

    TIA


Comments

  • #2
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    It sounds like you either need to change pads, or maybe there is air in the system
    It could be the master cylinder.

    Tbh, you should probably see a mechanic asap if the brakes don't work 100%


  • #3
    Borderfox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,263 ✭✭✭✭Borderfox


    Sounds like master cyclinder, had the same problem with a skoda Octavia and got it sorted asap


  • #4
    bobgaf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 169 ✭✭bobgaf


    Had something similar with my Passat.
    First they replaced the fluid, which worked for a while.
    The brakes went soft again.
    Then they pressure-tested the system to check for leaks and replaced the fluid again.
    Brakes worked for a while but went soft again.
    Finally, they changed the master cylinder.
    That worked.
    It cost a bit to sort it but it was worth it for the peace of mind.
    Scary driving with soft brakes - not recommended at all.


  • #5
    CKTC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26 ✭CKTC


    Thanks, will get it sorted ASAP - appreciate the responses


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