Revision question · Vehicle condition

What should you do if the brake pedal becomes hard to press?

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Continue to drive and report it at the end of the day

Pump the brake pedal continuously

Drain the air tanks and then continue

Park and phone for help

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Park and phone for helpThis was the right answer

As soon as you detect a fault on your vehicle, you must take action. Where faulty brakes are concerned, you need to seek help immediately. Always report minor faults as soon as you detect them. Minor faults can become major ones if they aren't repaired quickly.

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Do not move with unsafe brake-air pressureReviewed guidance summary · The corrected warning prompts specify a brake-air warning or an unresolved fault, not every harmless dashboard indicator.

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