Thread: Soft brakes

Hey team

I noticed quite recently that my brakes are feeling quite soft when I try to stop suddenly at slow speeds. In general I have not noticed any problems with the brakes while driving, they feel responsive and the car slows without issue. It’s only at slow speeds when I try to push hard on them that I notice. The brakes don’t clamp with any sort of firmness, the pedal is firm but kind of goes soft at the same time and I have to put heaps of pressure to stop the car quickly.
It’s not noticeable when driving normally. The car slows and stops without issue around town etc. it’s only noticeable when I want to stop in a hurry.

Does that sound to you like I just need to bleed the brakes? I had the rear pads and fluid flushed at the last service 5-6 months ago, so I am surprised it would need to be bled again.