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if your Kia Soul's brakes feel soft
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noisy or just don't stop you like they
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should don't ignore it Brakes are your
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car's most important safety feature
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here's what you need to know First check
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the brake fluid Low or dirty brake fluid
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is the most common cause of brake
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failure It can happen from leaks or just
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old fluid Open the hood find the brake
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fluid reservoir and see if it's at the
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right level Next listen for weird sounds
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Squeaking or grinding usually means your
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brake pads are worn out Worn pads can't
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grip the rotors and you lose stopping
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power fast Also pay attention to how the
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brake pedal feels If it goes to the
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floor or feels spongy you might have air
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in your brake lines or a problem with
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the master cylinder Both are serious and
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need a mechanic right away Sometimes
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your Kia Soul may have a brake light on
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the dashboard Don't ignore it It's
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warning you there's a problem Get it
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checked Other issues include stuck
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calipers bad rotors or even a faulty ABS
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system All of these can make braking
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dangerous Bottom line if your Kia Soul's
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brakes aren't working right get them
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checked now Your safety and everyone
