why does my 2010 Kia Rio L S, accelerate when I hit the brakes? It has done this either when backing out of my driveway or when shopping at lights. I hit the brakes and the car accelerates.

Asked by Joyce Jan 05, 2016 at 07:18 PM about the 2010 Kia Rio LX

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I was being out of my driveway,u hit the brakes and my car accelerated with
the engine revving up.I had to put it in neutral and pull the emergency brake

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firebird338 answered 8 years ago

Check the brake booster check valve. If this valve is bad will allow air from brake booster to be pushed back into engine when brakes are applied

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BikerBoy57 answered 6 years ago

i WOULD MAKE SURE THAT YOU TAKE YOUR FOOT FULLY OF THE THROTTLE SOUNDS SILLY BUT IT DOES HAPPEN IF YOU PIVOT FROM ACCELERATOR TO BRAKE YOU COULD STILL BE HALF CATCHING BOTH PEDALS? JUST A THOUGHT:)

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why does my 2010 Kia Rio L S, accelerate when I hit the brakes? It has done this either when backing out of my driveway or when shopping at lights. I hit the brakes and the car accelerates.

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