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More and more we see cars on the roads. Domestic roads are full of various surprises – pits, potholes. But there is such a category of drivers who have just surrendered to the rights, and perhaps bought (everything is possible) that can go with the situation familiar to them, but having met with some problem on the road or malfunction, they begin to panic, from ignorance of what to do In the situation.
One of these unpleasant situations is the breakdown and refusal of the brake system of the car. This material is prepared for those who want to know what to do in such a situation.
First of all, ignoring the car, to press the brake pedal, maybe the grunted pedal of the brake mechanism. To avoid bad consequences and correct the situation, you should add to the pedal with decent force.
If no positive reactions from your actions are noticed, grab the parking brake. But we emphasize that the handle of the parking brake should be raised smoothly, without sudden movements, so that the car does not bring. Use the handbrake as an emergency stop, do not use it with a working brake system.
The next moment is the engine braking. Turn on the transmission below and release the clutch, the car will begin to slow down, not so effective, but still. When reducing the speed, go to the lower gears, in no case do not turn on 1-2 transmission at the current high speed, this may damage the transmission of the car.
If the situation is heated, the engine must be turned off and braking with gear. With the engine turned off, the braking will pass more efficiently, but this is only in critical situations or possible accidents.
These recommendations will help you cope with such a malfunction. Follow the state of your car, especially the brake system.
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