jankrueger1
Mercedes CLA Brake Pedal Feels Spongy
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A 2020 Mercedes CLA owner experienced a spongy brake pedal and low brake fluid levels, with no visible leaks. The issue was suspected to be due to worn brakes or potentially something more serious. After a workshop inspection, it was found that the front brake pads and rotors were worn out. Replacing these components, flushing the brake system, and topping off the fluid resolved the problem, restoring solid pedal feedback and eliminating the warning light.
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jankrueger1 (community.author)
When you say check the brake lines what exactly am I looking for Obvious cracks or leaks I assume Is there anything more subtle I should be aware of Did replacing your car brakes fix your issue or was there more to it
dennislight1
Cracks or any signs of fluid weeping are the big things to look for on the brake lines In my case new car brakes and a fluid top-up solved the problem completely Given our mileage maybe it's best to get it checked out by a workshop It's not worth risking it with the brake system
jankrueger1 (community.author)
I took it to a trusted workshop for a brake inspection The front pads were completely shot and the rotors were pretty bad They replaced the pads and rotors flushed the brake system and topped off the fluid Pedal feels solid again and the warning light is gone It cost me around 480€ which is annoying but way better than a crash Thanks again for pointing me in the right direction
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dennislight1
That sounds familiar I had something similar happen Spongy pedal and a brake warning light I'd definitely check your car brakes thoroughly first It's worth checking the brake lines too just in case