drive a Ford Mondeo 2004 Tdci.
Over the last month every so often the brake pedal would become stiff and a grinding noise could be heard when breaking. This morning it has got worse. I pushed the brake pedal which was very stiff, a grinding noise was heard and I very momentarly seemed to lose breaking power, then suddenly the pedal became ok to push again. This happened several times on the way home. Obviusly Im not going to drive the car anymore until I have fixed the problem because it would be dangerous to do so.
I know that if a grinding noise is heard while breaking it is likely to be worn disc pads but why would the brake pedal become hard to push also? Am I right in thinking that worn disc pads would not cause the pedal to become very stiff?
Ive read that the stiff brake pedal might be a result of a faulty vucumm pump, but why the grinding noise?
Although I have never changed disc pads Im happy to attempt to change them myself as it doent look like it is too difficult a job, however I dont want to spend money on new pads and waste my time if this is not the problem.
Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated, Thanks!
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