I changed my brake pedals and now my brakes feel soft, could this be due to the fact I mistakenly unplugged then replugged the brake fluid line connected to the caliper?

Hi, this is Bo, an auto expert on RepairPal's Car Genius team! It sounds like air may have entered the brake lines when you disconnected the brake fluid line, which can lead to that soft, spongy brake feel you’re experiencing. When you open a brake line, it introduces air into the system, which compresses differently than brake fluid, causing the pedal to feel soft and ineffective until you push it down further. The best solution here would be to bleed the brakes to remove any air from the system. You’ll want to bleed each caliper, starting from the one farthest from the master cylinder and working your way closer. Make sure to top off the brake fluid as you go, since low fluid can also cause soft brakes. If you need any further advice or want help finding a trusted RepairPal shop in your area, please feel free to call us at 877-913-1554.