Galaxy Spongy Brake Pedal

Spongy brake pedal and low fluid on a Galaxy? Sounds awfully familiar. I had a similar issue a while back with my Galaxy. Do you know what the brake pads and discs look like? If they are worn, the caliper piston has to travel further, which uses more fluid from the reservoir, dropping the fluid level and potentially causing the spongy feel. Hydraulic brakes rely on an incompressible fluid to transmit force; air in the system or excessive piston travel will ruin that.

Okay, that makes sense. I haven't actually checked the pads and discs yet. Is it possible for worn brakes to cause the brake fluid light to come on too? I had the warning light pop up on the dashboard a couple of times.

Yes, absolutely! A low brake fluid level can trigger the warning light. It's designed to alert you to potential problems in the brake system. Given the spongy pedal and warning light, I'd strongly suggest getting the brake system checked by a professional. Worn brakes can definitely be the culprit, but it's best to be sure. Driving with compromised brakes is extremely dangerous.

Thanks for the advice. I took it to the workshop and you were spot on! The front brakes were worn down. Had them replaced, along with the brake fluid. Cost me around 480€, but at least it's sorted now.