Brake failure is one of the scariest things that can happen while driving vehicle and they even though they are rare in regular vehicles, they can happen without warning. You stomp down on the brake pedal to apply the brakes but the pedal goes all the way to the floor and there are no brakes
WHAT DO YOU DO?
Every driver should know whether or not they have anti-lock brakes or regular brakes. If you have a logo that lights up whenever you start your car that says ABS(antilock braking system) then you have anti-lock brakes, if not, you have regular brakes.
If your brakes go out, you want to do three things. First, downshift to a lower gear. Second, if you have regular brakes pump the brake pedal fast and hard to build up brake fluid pressure. If the brakes haven’t started working after three or four pumps go on the step three which is use the parking brake. Gradually apply the parking brake and be prepared for the car to skid.
If none of the brakes work, put the car into a low gear and steer in a safe direction until the car completely rolls to a stop. Don’t turn the steering wheel too much but just enough to avoid obstacles. If you’re at highway speeds it may be advisable to scrap your car against the guard rail or divider using the friction to slow the car down. If you do this, come in at a shallow angle and gently rub the car against it. In order to warn other drivers that your brakes are out you can honk your horn and flash your lights If you have anti-lock brakes, you should practice sudden stops on both dry and wet pavement in a safe off street situation. When using anti-lock brakes the rule of thumb is to press the pedal all the way to the floor. You will feel a strong vibration in the pedal which is a sign that the ABS is working properly
POSSIBLE CAUSES OF BREAK FAILURE
The most likely cause of break failure is lack of fluid pressure in your break system which usually arises as a result of fluid leakage in a brake line, brake hose, wheel cylinder or caliper
A faulty ABS modulator that is leaking brake pressure internally and is not routing pressure to the brakes when you step on the pedal is another possible culprit. This usually is the result of dirt and rust in the break system entering the modulator and preventing the spring-loaded accumulator valve from closing thus allowing the modular to leak internally
A bad master brake cylinder could also cause the brake to fail. This is when the piston seals inside the master cylinder are worn or damaged and are not applying pressure when you push on the brake pedal
Every driver should know whether or not they have anti-lock brakes or regular brakes. If you have a logo that lights up whenever you start your car that says ABS(antilock braking system) then you have anti-lock brakes, if not, you have regular brakes.
If your brakes go out, you want to do three things. First, downshift to a lower gear. Second, if you have regular brakes pump the brake pedal fast and hard to build up brake fluid pressure. If the brakes haven’t started working after three or four pumps go on the step three which is use the parking brake. Gradually apply the parking brake and be prepared for the car to skid.
If none of the brakes work, put the car into a low gear and steer in a safe direction until the car completely rolls to a stop. Don’t turn the steering wheel too much but just enough to avoid obstacles. If you’re at highway speeds it may be advisable to scrap your car against the guard rail or divider using the friction to slow the car down. If you do this, come in at a shallow angle and gently rub the car against it. In order to warn other drivers that your brakes are out you can honk your horn and flash your lights If you have anti-lock brakes, you should practice sudden stops on both dry and wet pavement in a safe off street situation. When using anti-lock brakes the rule of thumb is to press the pedal all the way to the floor. You will feel a strong vibration in the pedal which is a sign that the ABS is working properly
POSSIBLE CAUSES OF BREAK FAILURE
The most likely cause of break failure is lack of fluid pressure in your break system which usually arises as a result of fluid leakage in a brake line, brake hose, wheel cylinder or caliper
A faulty ABS modulator that is leaking brake pressure internally and is not routing pressure to the brakes when you step on the pedal is another possible culprit. This usually is the result of dirt and rust in the break system entering the modulator and preventing the spring-loaded accumulator valve from closing thus allowing the modular to leak internally
A bad master brake cylinder could also cause the brake to fail. This is when the piston seals inside the master cylinder are worn or damaged and are not applying pressure when you push on the brake pedal
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