Spongy brakes, also known as a soft or mushy brake pedal, occur when your brake pedal feels soft or spongy when you press down on it. This sensation is different from the usual firm and responsive feeling that you expect when applying pressure to your brake pedal. Top 6 Reasons for Spongy Brakes. More @Wikipedia
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