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Weird Brake Pedal Feeling on Mini Roadster

I'm getting a really weird feeling from the brake pedal on my 2012 Mini Roadster. It's hard to describe, but it feels like there's some resistance, then nothing, then more resistance. I've checked the brake lines, and they seem fine. Could this be related to worn out brakes, or something more sinister?

Summary of the thread

A 2012 Mini Roadster owner experienced an unusual brake pedal sensation, described as intermittent resistance. Initial checks of the brake lines showed no issues. A suggestion was made to check the battery voltage, as low voltage can affect the ABS and cause erratic brake feedback. After addressing an undervoltage problem and replacing the disc brakes and pads, the brake pedal returned to normal functionality.

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4 comment(s)

leonieschmidt2

Whoa, that’s a strange one! I had a similar issue with my Mini Cooper. The brake pedal felt really weird sometimes. Did you check the battery voltage? It sounds silly, but low voltage can mess with the brake system's sensors.

jonathanneumann8 (community.author)

Undervoltage? Really? How does that even affect the brake pads? I thought those were just a simple mechanical system.

leonieschmidt2

Yeah, it's bizarre, I know. In my case, the undervoltage was causing the ABS to act erratically, which translated to strange feedback in the brake pedal. I'd suggest getting it checked at a workshop, especially if you're not comfortable messing with the brake system yourself. Better safe than sorry!

jonathanneumann8 (community.author)

It was indeed an undervoltage problem. The mechanic replaced the disc brakes and brake pads the brake rotors were still okay. Cost me 240€. The feedback from the brakes is now normal!

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ROADSTER