* Brake fluid leak: A brake fluid leak can cause the brake pedal to feel spongy and the vehicle to feel like the emergency brake is on. This is because the brake fluid is what transmits the force from the brake pedal to the brake calipers. If there is a leak, the brake fluid will not be able to transmit the force properly, which will cause the brakes to drag.
* Parking brake cable seized: The parking brake cable is responsible for engaging the parking brake. If the parking brake cable is seized, it can cause the parking brake to stay engaged even when the parking brake lever is released. This will make the vehicle feel like the emergency brake is on.
* Worn brake pads: Worn brake pads can cause the vehicle to feel like the emergency brake is on because they will not be able to apply enough pressure to the brake rotors to slow down or stop the vehicle.
* Faulty master cylinder: The master cylinder is responsible for generating the hydraulic pressure that is sent to the brake calipers. If the master cylinder is faulty, it can cause the brake pedal to feel spongy and the vehicle to feel like the emergency brake is on.
