{"id":37683,"date":"2024-04-08T16:42:16","date_gmt":"2024-04-08T08:42:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/?p=37683"},"modified":"2024-04-19T11:46:02","modified_gmt":"2024-04-19T03:46:02","slug":"what-should-i-do-when-car-brakes-dont-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/item\/what-should-i-do-when-car-brakes-dont-work","title":{"rendered":"What Should You Do If Your Brakes Stopped Working On The Road"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just last weekend, there was a viral video circulating on Facebook that a woman\u2019s Chery Omoda 5\u2019s brakes suddenly stopped working on the highway.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?height=476&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fjess.jc.5220%2Fvideos%2F2565630960285993%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=267&amp;t=0\" width=\"267\" height=\"476\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Made In China car jokes aside, it is uncommon for brake systems to fail even in modern cars<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nonetheless in the unforeseen future, if your car does have the same problem as this poor driver in which the car brakes stopped working, what exactly can you do in the spur of the moment?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/item\/signs-of-faulty-brakes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How To Know If Your Brakes Are Failing? Here Are 8 Signs To Look Out For<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Should You Do If Your Car Brakes Suddenly Stopped Working?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37691\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Car-Brakes-Not-Working.jpg\" alt=\"car brakes not working\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Car-Brakes-Not-Working.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Car-Brakes-Not-Working-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Car-Brakes-Not-Working-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Car-Brakes-Not-Working-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Car-Brakes-Not-Working-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Car-Brakes-Not-Working-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Car-Brakes-Not-Working-1068x712.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>In the unlikely event that this happens to you, we highly recommend that you follow these steps to prevent an accident and bring your car to a full stop.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t Panic<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know this sounds obvious but one of the first things you should do is not panic. Don\u2019t let your emotions get the best of you. Panicking would just make the situation worse.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a deep breath to calm yourself while keeping a firm grip on the wheel before moving on to the brakes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep Pumping The Brakes Again<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37688\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4-1.jpg\" alt=\"car brakes not working\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4-1-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4-1-1068x712.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>Yes, we are stating the obvious again. But given the scenario and circumstances, there is very little choice you can make other than to keep trying.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most car brakes are operated via a hydraulic system. Thus, if the brakes don\u2019t work, continuously pumping the brakes may be able to release some brake pressure to slow your car down.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shift To A Lower Gear Till The Vehicle Stops<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37687\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3-1.jpg\" alt=\"car brakes not working\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3-1-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3-1-1068x712.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>Assuming there are still manual transmission drivers out there, shifting into a lower gear slows down the engine. This gives you more time to react on the road if your car brakes stop working.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For automatic drivers, do not shift the gear to neutral (N) immediately because you\u2019ll make all four wheels spin at different speeds; this will make your car spin out of control.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gently lift your foot off the accelerator and keep pumping the brakes. Once the vehicle has come to a full stop, put the gear to park (P) then call for help.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowly Move Your Car Toward the Emergency Lane<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37689\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/5.jpg\" alt=\"car brakes not working\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/5-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/5-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/5-1068x712.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>If all else fails, Open your hazard lights to warn everyone and slowly move your car to the emergency lane. Turn off the engine and exit the vehicle to prevent the car from rolling any further.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engage the Parking Brake<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2-1.jpg\" alt=\"car brakes not working\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2-1-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2-1-1068x712.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>Once your car has slowed down and is in a safe location, gently engage the parking brake and make sure the vehicle has come to a complete stop.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/item\/how-to-spot-fake-brake-pads\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Dangers of Fake Brake Pads &amp; How to Spot Them<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If Your Car Still Won\u2019t Stop At All\u2026<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37690\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/6.jpg\" alt=\"car brakes not working\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/6.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/6-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/6-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/6-1068x712.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>Consider using objects and infrastructure from your surroundings. A guardrail, a divider, or hitting the dirt road are your best bets to bring your car to a stop.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can bring your car to the dirt road or glide along the guardrails to create some resistance to slow down your car.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sure, your car will get damaged in the process. But nothing is more important than your life and the safety of other drivers on the road.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/item\/squealing-brakes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squealing Brakes Are a Cry for Help. Bring It to a Stop Before It\u2019s Too Late!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Should You <\/span><b>Not <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do If Your Brakes Fail<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yank the Parking Brake Right Away<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picture this \u2013 your car is at cruising speed. The brakes don\u2019t work so you decide to pull the parking brake in the middle of the road. What do you think will happen next?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, you will not pull off a rad Tokyo Drift scenario on the highway. Your wheels will lock up immediately and could result in a crash.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned above, slowly bring your car to a full stop first before engaging the parking brake.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staying Inside The Car<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the worst-case scenario where even the emergency brakes have failed, do not stay in the car!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your car has no other way to stay put, even more so on an inclined road with a chance of rolling off.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get your belongings and children out of the car. You and your family\u2019s safety is the utmost important thing here.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A faulty car brake happening while driving is a nightmare I wouldn\u2019t even wish upon my worst enemies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember to check on your car\u2019s brake pads occasionally and don\u2019t forget to send it for regular maintenance, even if it\u2019s a new car.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We cannot stress how important it is to invest in a good set of brake pads and stay away from fake ones. That\u2019s why there is a saying \u2013 buy cheap, buy twice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With that, drive safe out there.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Just last weekend, there was a viral video circulating on Facebook that a woman\u2019s Chery Omoda 5\u2019s brakes suddenly stopped working on the highway.\u00a0 Made In China car jokes aside, it is uncommon for brake systems to fail even in modern cars Nonetheless in the unforeseen future, if your car does have the same problem [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":39,"featured_media":37685,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[150],"tags":[112,42,45,103,40,82],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What Should You Do If Your Car Brakes Suddenly Stopped Working<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Having your car brakes stopped working on the road sounds like a nightmare. 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