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Old 22 June 2004, 08:37 PM
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Default Odd brake pedal feel

Since my 20k service my brake pedal has felt soft and travels further than normal upon first press, second/third press it all feels fine again.

What could be causing this? and does it represent a safety concern?

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Old 22 June 2004, 09:00 PM
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sounds like old (or boiled) fluid or could be air in the system if you had a fluid change and it hasn't been done correctly................

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Thanks, I think a phone call to my dealer is in order tomorrow
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Update: Turns out it was a shot wheel bearing, at just 22k miles!

Fixed under warranty, picking car up tonight
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