What Do You Do If Your Brakes Don't Work? - A Guide to Brake Repair
Bad Brakes = Bad News Brake failure can be life-threatening and can lead to a severe road accident. So, without wasting any time, let us tell you what you need to do that situation ! Step 1: Don't Freak Out! We know it’s easier said than done, but staying calm is important. Step 2: Try Brakes Again Don’t turn off your car because you’ll lose control over the steering wheel as well as the engine braking system. Moreover, your car has a high chance of spinning if you’re at high speed. Try the brakes again with good pressure. Some modern cars have an independent dual braking system to stop the front or rear brakes. If it fails too, move to the next step. Step 3: Slow Down Your Car If it’s confirmed that the brakes have failed, you can use the engine braking system to SLOW DOWN your vehicle or downshift to a lower gear. But don’t do it instantly as it can make your car skid. Gradually, take it down from 4th to 1st. Step 4: Use Emergency Brakes (But Don't be hasty) Emergency brakes ...