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Safrane Brake Fluid Low Spongy Pedal

My 2000 Renault Safrane with a gasoline engine has a consistently low brake fluid level, triggering the warning light. The brake pedal feels spongy. I've checked for leaks, but found none. Mileage is 58189 km. Could this be worn brakes, or something worse?

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anna_mond1

A spongy brake pedal and low fluid usually mean you're losing brake fluid somewhere. Just because you can't see it, doesn't mean it isn't happening! Like a leaky pipe, sometimes the water hides. Has the pedal always felt like this, or is this new? When were the brakes last checked?

lindakoch41 (Author)

The pedal feel changed recently, over the past week. My last brake inspection was about 18 months ago. Does that make worn brake components more likely?

anna_mond1

Eighteen months is plenty of time for wear and tear. Like shoes, brake pads wear down. Sounds like classic worn brakes. Get it checked ASAP. Driving with questionable brakes is risky.

lindakoch41 (Author)

Took it to a workshop, and it was worn brakes. Total repair cost was 480€.

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