What may be the sign of a broken brake cable in a passenger car?

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Subject-matter literature - hydraulic brake systems

Explanation

Correct answer: Little or no resistance of the brake pedal u[pon pressing.

A characteristic symptom of a ruptured brake line is the brake pedal falling to the floor with no discernible resistance when trying to brake. This happens because brake fluid leaks from the damaged line, making it impossible to build up pressure in the hydraulic system. This is a critical failure that leads to a complete loss of braking power.

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