Why do my brakes not want to stop my car?

Asked by Guru9VFCL6 Apr 26, 2021 at 04:10 PM about the 2000 Buick LeSabre Custom Sedan FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My car had front brakes and new pads on it plus a sensor but the pedal is still
stiff and the brakes barely make the car stop. Why is this happening?

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TDolby answered 3 years ago

Try bleeding the brakes first, if that doesn't help, then check the brake booster, you might not have vacuum pressure.

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