Q: I cant answer this questio
A soft brake pedal due to air in the system is called a __ pedal
Hi there:
I believe the right answer is - "what is a SPONGY pedal". Lack of solid feel when braking; usually caused by air in hydraulic system is the technical definition of this term.
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