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Replace brake fluid

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When did you last changed the brake fluid?

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You don't mention what year car it is, but I would first change the fluid before looking futher.

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Replace yes

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If your fluid has never been changed, yes, it could cause a hard pedal expecially in cold weather.

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When did you last changed the brake fluid?

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You don't mention what year car it is, but I would first change the fluid before looking futher.

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If your fluid has never been changed, yes, it could cause a hard pedal expecially in cold weather.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Don't like the feel of this ;-( Starting this morning my brake pedal is intermitently extra firm. They are fine for a while then they harden up and I have to really stomp on them. Feels like the servo is going out ( which I'm sure is going to cost me ). Any way I can troubleshoot? Notes: 1) Fluid level is good 2) It's 12 degrees today. Thanks in advance Keith

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I've recently purchased the car so I have no idea of the brake fluid history. Is this a symptom of old fluid, and if so, can the cold excasurbate? Keith

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If your fluid has never been changed, yes, it could cause a hard pedal expecially in cold weather. You don't mention what year car it is, but I would first change the fluid before looking futher.

POST 5 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

It's a 99, and today is the coldest day since I owned it - so I hope it's just that. I guess it makes sense.. Brake fluid picks up moisture which usually makes it spongy - but if that moisture freezes.. then that could explain my current problem. Thanks for the feedback. Keith

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