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What is brake servo?

We teach you what a brake servo is, what its function is and how you can check if your brake servo is working properly.

Brake servos help you brake. With the help of the motor, the system reinforces the braking power from the pedal to the wheels. Keep in mind that the brake servos only work when the engine is running. When towing, you will have to press the brake pedal extra hard because the engine is not running. How to check the brake servos:

  • Pump the brake pedal a couple of times when the car is not running.
  • Press and hold the brake pedal and start the car.
  • The servos work properly if the pedal drops slightly at the same time as the engine starts.

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