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If the brake pedal of a vehicle feels soft or spongy when applied, what does this mean?

  1. Worn brake pads.
  2. The parking brake is on.
  3. A fault in the hand-brake cable.
  4. Correct answerA fault in the brake fluid system.

Explanation

If the brake pedal feels soft or spongy when pressed, it could indicate that the brake fluid level is low and there is a fault in the system. Each time a driver sets out on a journey, they should test the brakes. If a fault is detected, have it checked by a competent person. Drivers should check brake fluid levels regularly.

Read in Chinese

如果车辆的刹车踏板在踩下时感觉柔软或松软,这意味着什么?

  1. 磨损的刹车片。
  2. 驻车制动已启用。
  3. 手刹线故障。
  4. 制动液系统故障。

如果刹车踏板感觉柔软或有弹性,可能表示刹车油液位低且系统存在故障。每次出发前,司机都应测试刹车。如果发现故障,应由专业人士检查。司机应定期检查刹车油液位。

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