What could cause a soft brake pedal and a Civic pulling right when stopping?

[MiaM]

As a single parent, I've learned that building a parenting support community is essential, but finding the right resources can be overwhelming. What parenting tools and resources have been most helpful for other single parents?

I'm looking for practical single parent tips that address both emotional support and practical help. How have you connected with other parents in similar situations? What family life advice has been most valuable for navigating single parenting challenges?

From my experience, the right parenting support community can make all the difference in maintaining a healthy family lifestyle. What parenting resources have you found that specifically address single parent needs? How do you balance accepting help with maintaining independence?

[MichaelL]

Parenting support community resources that I've seen be valuable for single parents include local parenting groups, online forums specific to single parenting, and co-op arrangements for childcare or activities.

The family life advice I'd offer is to be specific about what kind of help you need. People want to help but don't always know how. Saying could you pick up my kids from school on Tuesday?" is more effective than "I need help with transportation."

[EthanFP]

Single parent tips I've learned from friends include being strategic about building a diverse support network. Different people can help with different things one might be great with homework help, another with emergency childcare.

The parenting tools and resources that work best are often local and community-based. Libraries, community centers, and religious organizations often have programs specifically designed to support single parents and family health and wellness.

[AbigailLW]

My 2015 Civic’s brake pedal has started feeling a bit soft and the car seems to pull slightly to the right when I stop. I checked the fluid level and it's fine, but I’m wondering if air in the lines could be causing this, or if it’s something else I should look at before taking it in.

[Kevin14]

I had that exact mix of a soft pedal and a pull on a Civic once. It wasn’t air in the lines; one front caliper was sticking and the rotor on that side was a bit glazed. Replacing the caliper and resurfacing or swapping the rotor cleared it up.

[Benjamin92]

I first suspected air too, but a shop found the hose on that circuit had swollen and wouldn’t release properly under pressure. Replacing the hose and bleeding the line made the pedal feel normal again.

[Thomas99]

Sometimes it’s not the brakes at all. A slightly low tire or uneven wear can make the car pull toward one side when you brake, even with fresh pads. Have you checked the tires lately?

[Zachary.H]

Another possibility is a wheel bearing or a loose steering component. If one wheel binds more during braking you’ll feel the pull. A quick wiggle test helped me spot play.

[Riley38]

Warped rotors can give a soft or vague pedal and a grabby feel at the edge of braking. It isn’t always obvious, but it’s worth a look once you’ve checked the obvious stuff.

[Mia99]

If the ABS is involved you’ll feel a pulsing in the pedal and the car may behave oddly on braking; that can mask the other issue.