Hard brake pedal on startup
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Hard brake pedal on startup
Hi,
When I depress the brake pedal to start my 2008 ES350 the pedal is very hard to depress. sometimes it won't start because the pedal isn't pushed far enough. Once it starts the brakes work normally. Back in July when I went for an inspection sticker they topped off the brake fluid because the brake light was on, the level is not above the level mark. The brake pads look fine too, not sure what it might be.
also,I have been using Bridgestone taranza tires which were on this car, but they don't seem to last, this is my second set and I have under 60,000 miles on it. Any suggestions for all season tires that are quiet and good in snow, I live in the northeast and there is no override button, if my tires spin they stop. What are the recommended ratings I need for tires such as speed rating.
When I depress the brake pedal to start my 2008 ES350 the pedal is very hard to depress. sometimes it won't start because the pedal isn't pushed far enough. Once it starts the brakes work normally. Back in July when I went for an inspection sticker they topped off the brake fluid because the brake light was on, the level is not above the level mark. The brake pads look fine too, not sure what it might be.
also,I have been using Bridgestone taranza tires which were on this car, but they don't seem to last, this is my second set and I have under 60,000 miles on it. Any suggestions for all season tires that are quiet and good in snow, I live in the northeast and there is no override button, if my tires spin they stop. What are the recommended ratings I need for tires such as speed rating.
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Probably you have a leak somewhere in the brake booster.
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No mods at all, I put on new rotors and pads in front last October.
I will check out the booster and vacuum lines, thanks for the suggestions
I will check out the booster and vacuum lines, thanks for the suggestions
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Hi,
When I depress the brake pedal to start my 2008 ES350 the pedal is very hard to depress. sometimes it won't start because the pedal isn't pushed far enough. Once it starts the brakes work normally. Back in July when I went for an inspection sticker they topped off the brake fluid because the brake light was on, the level is not above the level mark. The brake pads look fine too, not sure what it might be.
also,I have been using Bridgestone taranza tires which were on this car, but they don't seem to last, this is my second set and I have under 60,000 miles on it. Any suggestions for all season tires that are quiet and good in snow, I live in the northeast and there is no override button, if my tires spin they stop. What are the recommended ratings I need for tires such as speed rating.
When I depress the brake pedal to start my 2008 ES350 the pedal is very hard to depress. sometimes it won't start because the pedal isn't pushed far enough. Once it starts the brakes work normally. Back in July when I went for an inspection sticker they topped off the brake fluid because the brake light was on, the level is not above the level mark. The brake pads look fine too, not sure what it might be.
also,I have been using Bridgestone taranza tires which were on this car, but they don't seem to last, this is my second set and I have under 60,000 miles on it. Any suggestions for all season tires that are quiet and good in snow, I live in the northeast and there is no override button, if my tires spin they stop. What are the recommended ratings I need for tires such as speed rating.
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