Why does my Honda Ridgeline have a stiff brake pedal?
Failing batteries can cause all sorts of odd behavior, but they won’t cause a firm brake pedal. The conspiracy theorist in me says that Honda used master cylinders with insufficient capacity (per the brake thread) and is treading a fine line of overfilling said cylinders, thus leaving insufficient room to maintain proper vacuum.
What does it mean when your brake pedal goes to the floor?
The single most important safety feature in your Honda CR-V is a good set of brakes. If your brake pedal is going to the floor, it indicates that there is a serious problem in the braking system.
What to do if your Honda CRV is going to the floor?
Fill the brake reservoir back up with the appropriate brake fluid for your vehicle. Pump the brakes for a few minutes with the CR-V’s engine running (check the fluid level from time to time, always put the lid on the master cylinder, you don’t want more air entering the system). Look behind all four wheels.
Why do I have no brakes on my car?
I’ve had customers come in and tell me they have no brakes because they have to push the brake pedal harder than normal to stop their car. They can stop the car but they practically have to stand on the brake pedal to get it to stop — it feels more like stepping on a rock than stepping on a brake pedal.
How do you turn off the brake light on a Honda CRV?
The only way to turn the brake light off is to restore proper line pressure to both brake circuits when the pedal is pushed. If your CR-V is having trouble stopping, or noticeably leaking fluid, don’t drive it.
The single most important safety feature in your Honda CR-V is a good set of brakes. If your brake pedal is going to the floor, it indicates that there is a serious problem in the braking system.
What to do if your Honda CRV is having trouble stopping?
If your CR-V is having trouble stopping, or noticeably leaking fluid, don’t drive it. Just have it towed to a mechanic. If you mess up fixing your engine, the vehicle does not move. If you mess up fixing the brakes, it doesn’t stop.
How can I tell if my Honda CRV is going to floor?
Pump the brakes for a few minutes with the CR-V’s engine running (check the fluid level from time to time, always put the lid on the master cylinder, you don’t want more air entering the system). Look behind all four wheels. You should see fluid on the ground by one of them.