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    I have to pump the brakes in my 2019 JMC Vigus 5 to stop

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    I have to pump the brakes in my 2019 JMC Vigus 5 double-cab when I want to stop.

    Answered by CarsGuide
    23 September 2024
    David Morley

    First thing: Don’t drive this vehicle anywhere. Any time you need to pump the brakes to get a vehicle to stop, you have a major safety issue. Because the time taken to give the brakes that extra pump might just be the difference between stopping safely and running into something or someone.

    A workshop should be able to sort this, starting with what’s called bleeding the brakes. Over time, the braking system can ingest air which – unlike brake fluid – is compressible and can make the pedal feel spongy or require the pedal to be pumped before much happens. The bleeding process removes this air, leaving only brake fluid in the system.

    But you should also check the condition of the brake fluid as it should be changed periodically. There’s also the question of how the air entered the braking system in the first place, so you may need to replace some seals to prevent it happening again. Either way, the car is not safe to drive as it is, and should be towed to where ever it’s going to be fixed.

    Disclaimer: You acknowledge and agree that all answers are provided as a general guide only and should not be relied upon as bespoke advice. Carsguide is not liable for the accuracy of any information provided in the answers.
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