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Seat Tarraco Hybrid Brake Issues

I'm starting to get seriously annoyed. I've got a 2023 Seat Tarraco, hybrid engine, and the brakes are acting up. I'm getting weird feedback from the pedal, almost like a vibration. It feels like the brake shoes or brake pads aren't gripping properly. I suspect it might be electrical, messing with the brake calipers or something. Anyone else had this?

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That's quite unusual. I experienced a similar issue with my previous Volvo. The brake pedal felt spongy, and the response was inconsistent. It turned out that undervoltage was affecting the ABS module, which in turn impacted the hydraulic brakes. Was your ABS light on at any point?

Interesting! No ABS light, thankfully. But 'undervoltage affecting the ABS module'… that sounds expensive! How did the undervoltage damage the brake system on your Volvo?

While it didn't directly damage the brake calipers, the undervoltage caused the ABS to malfunction, leading to uneven pressure distribution in the brake system. This resulted in premature wear on the brake pads and a disconcerting feeling in the pedal. Given your symptoms, I'd strongly suggest having the electrical system checked for undervoltage before replacing any brake components. The workshop should be able to diagnose it quickly.

Just to let you know, I took the Tarraco to the workshop. You were right, they found undervoltage messing with the brake system! They sorted it, and the total cost was 240€. Thanks again for the help!

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