Brakes feel kinda odd

[aphex]

So i was slowing down at a stop sign yesterday on a cobblestone section of road, i feel the breaks kinda stuttered, almost as if my anti-lock brakes engaged. I noticed as soon as i came to a complete stop, the brakes felt mushy. I start to speed up after making the turn and as I press on the brakes again, they seem to feel very soft and don't engage until I press much farther down than before.

I get to where i'm going and try to reset the brakes using an old trick my dad taught me, drive in reverse for a second, then step on the brake. No luck.

Also, i noticed right after I did that and started driving forward, after stepping on the brake and letting off it a few times, the brakes made a moderately noticeable whining sound for1-2 seconds, like they were re-filling?

Any ideas? Its been a day now and it still feels mushy.

 

[aphex]

after reading around, starting to wonder if I have air in my brake lines and looks like i might need a bleed?

 

[Howard]

You need more than just a bleed if air got into your lines.

 

[Meghan54]

I get to where i'm going and try to reset the brakes using an old trick my dad taught me, drive in reverse for a second, then step on the brake. No luck.

First, I'd suggest you get your master cylinder checked for leaks.

Second, that old trick your dad taught you doesn't reset your brakes. Instead, it was a way to adjust self-adjusting drum brakes.....backing and braking will have no effect on disc brakes. I am assuming you have a somewhat modern vehicle with at least front disc brakes. 😉