[lefty33]

I don’t have any solution here, but I will confirm that my Volkswagen GTI has a different brake feel than our Ridgeline and our F-150 before it. And I assume some of what you’ve got going on is just the difference between a heavy truck and a light car. But, if it feels off, take into the dealership. You’re in the warranty period. Even if you weren’t, safety first, right.

I'm sure some of it is that every vehicle feels a bit different. Prior to the RL, I had a couple of F-150's. The brakes in my 2019 behaved very similar to the RL in that they had a spongy feel that needed to be pumped. I tried a couple of times to get the dealer to address it but they said it was "normal". Well, I traded that 2019 on a 2022 (exact same truck) and the brakes on the 2022 were night & day better and operated normally.

As an aside...my wife is now on her 5th or 6th VW (various models...EOS, GTI, Jetta) and every one of them has had excellent, consistent brakes & feel.

 

[lefty33]

I have inadvertently fixed this. I responded earlier that the proper pedal travel was achieved after a service. Well, I noticed an oil spot on the floor but before realizing that it was coming from something surrounding the steering shaft I gave the brakes 3-5 VERY firm presses to make sure it was not brake fluid getting inside.. Drove off and about kissed the windshield upon first brake press.

Something is not allowing these brakes to self-adjust properly.

If you go this route, PLEASE make sure the vehicle has been sitting and the brakes are not at all hot.

Interesting...may have to try this. Were these "firm" presses done with the truck running, just after start-up? And has it held...has it continued to feel & work like this?