stiff brakes

Asked by selgeo Jan 24, 2016 at 12:32 AM about the 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 280 4MATIC

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

was driving then suddenly ESP light came on and brakes became stiff. Still
working but have to push brake paddle harder to stop the car

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There is a vacuum leak either in the hose that runs to the vacuum break booster that may have a leak,... but more than likely it would be the break assist vacuum booster that goes bad.

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ok thanks, I guess you right will take it to my mechanic tomorrow to check it out.

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