What do we fear most when driving? We would probably answer brake failure. Failure of the braking system would be very problematic as it would usually have tragic consequences or, at best, cause major damage to the vehicle.<\/p>\n
It is true that this emergency occurs very rarely, so we need to know the best actions to take to get out of this distressing situation.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s inform drivers with these tips.<\/p>\n
Stabilise the steering wheel and try to control the direction of travel<\/strong><\/p>\n In any type of emergency, whether it involves the braking system or not, it is very important to control the direction of the car. The first thing to do is to stay calm. Try to steer the vehicle to avoid pedestrians, vehicles or obstacles you may encounter. Avoiding potential collisions will give you time to think of other ways to slow the car.<\/p>\n Switch on the hazard warning lights to warn other vehicles<\/strong><\/p>\n If the brakes fail, immediately switch on the hazard lights and sound the horn to warn nearby vehicles and pedestrians. This signal will cause all vehicles and pedestrians who have not noticed the emergency to become aware of the situation and pay attention to the car\u2019s movements. This detail can save enormous losses.<\/p>\n Depress the brake pedal to reduce speed<\/strong><\/p>\n Step on the brake pedal and try to reset the braking system to reduce speed.<\/p>\n Even if the brake servo fails, the braking system can still work. If the brake pedal is pressed hard, braking force will still be generated.<\/p>\n If the brake pedal is jammed, repeated depressing of the pedal may cause the brake to work again.<\/p>\n Downshifting and using the engine brake<\/strong><\/p>\n Try downshifting and using the engine brake to slow down. This method is particularly effective in manual cars. If there is enough time, downshift gradually, starting by changing down one gear and then, once the speed has been reduced slightly, changing down to the next lower gear.<\/p>\n Using the handbrake to reduce speed<\/strong><\/p>\n Some cars have a purely mechanical handbrake. This means that the handbrake will operate regardless of a failure in the braking system.<\/p>\n The deceleration caused by using the handbrake is much slower than that caused by the brakes. Remember not to pull the handbrake sharply, but slowly and smoothly. If the handbrake is applied quickly, you are likely to lose control of the vehicle and it may spin or even overturn.<\/p>\n Finally, when faced with a brake failure emergency, you must remain calm and try to gain time to think about the most appropriate strategy.<\/p>\n REMSA<\/strong> is one of the world\u2019s leading brake brands. Our history of continuous technological innovation and improvement has made us one of the leading brands in both the global brake pad manufacturing industry and the European aftermarket. At REMSA we remind you that daily maintenance is the best way to prevent future problems and, therefore, to minimise brake system failures.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Several tips on what to do if the braking system of your vehicle fails and you find yourself in an emergency situation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":7495,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false},"tags":[],"yoast_head":"