Technical Stiff brakes out of nowhere

[Puntomk1GOAT]

I was driving yesterday and the brake became stiff and more resistant all of a sudden. It still works but it's resisting when near the top. Has anyone experienced this and what should I expect when I go to the shop? Hopefully it's nothing serious.

 

[Sylvester22]

I usually try to fix things myself, but when it comes to things like brakes, I call professional and take it to the shop asap.

You'd check if you see any issues/leakage around brake fluid reservoir and around wheels, but chances are the brake booster/calipers need attention. They'd do a brake fluid change at the same time, at least that's done too.

 

[Puntomk1GOAT]

I usually try to fix things myself, but when it comes to things like brakes, I call professional and take it to the shop asap.

You'd check if you see any issues/leakage around brake fluid reservoir and around wheels, but chances are the brake booster/calipers need attention. They'd do a brake fluid change at the same time, at least that's done too.

I actually have no idea where the brake fluid reservoir is on the mk1. How long would these things you listed take to fix and are they expensive? I need my car soon...

 

[varesecrazy]

I was driving yesterday and the brake became stiff and more resistant all of a sudden. It still works but it's resisting when near the top. Has anyone experienced this and what should I expect when I go to the shop? Hopefully it's nothing serious.

Try this test,

Engine off..
Pump the Brake pedal until it is Firm(hard)

Keep your foot on the pedal, Start the motor, Did the pedal drop/fall a little?

The pedal dropping is the vaccum of the motor working the Servo brake booster

 

[Sylvester22]

I actually have no idea where the brake fluid reservoir is on the mk1. How long would these things you listed take to fix and are they expensive? I need my car soon...

Money-wise I'd say, probably cost more than changing oil, but should be less expensive than changing the timing belts.
You gotta ask a garage first to identify the issue, that'd determine the actual cost.

IMO There's a few issues that could wait a bit, but when it comes to things like brakes, you'd get it fixed asap. A possible accident could cause much more than fixing the brake issue.

 

[Puntomk1GOAT]

Try this test,

Engine off..
Pump the Brake pedal until it is Firm(hard)

Keep your foot on the pedal, Start the motor, Did the pedal drop/fall a little?

The pedal dropping is the vaccum of the motor working the Servo brake booster

Thanks, I already pumped the brakes but I didn't try turning the engine on just yet, I had to go as I was late!

 

[Puntomk1GOAT]

Money-wise I'd say, probably cost more than changing oil, but should be less expensive than changing the timing belts.
You gotta ask a garage first to identify the issue, that'd determine the actual cost.

IMO There's a few issues that could wait a bit, but when it comes to things like brakes, you'd get it fixed asap. A possible accident could cause much more than fixing the brake issue.

Absolutely, I'll get it checked out ASAP. Thank you!