Warning Signs of Brake Failure
Having to apply more and more pressure to the brake pedal to come to a stop. A vibrating sensation when applying the brakes. Your vehicle moving to one side when braking.
Brake Light On. ..
Squealing or Squeaking Noises. ..
Grinding Noises. ..
Wobbling or Vibration When Braking. ..
Leaking Fluid. ..
Spongy or Soft Brakes. ..
Car Pulling to One Side When Braking. ..
Burning Smells.
These are some of the sounds, smells and sensations that are trying to tell you to get your brakes checked:
If you notice you’re pressing your brake pedal farther than normal in order to stop your vehicle, you’ve entered the beginning stages – and one of the first signs — of brake pad wear. The sooner you stop in, the better your odds of addressing worn–down pads and shoes before they affect other more costly parts – resulting in more expensive repairs that could have possibly been avoided.
Vibration and pulsation traveling through your brake pedal and steering wheel. When you brake, are you shaking along with it? If this feeling applies to you, your brake system is giving you a pretty big hint to its worn–down condition. The safe bet is to have our trained technicians perform a brake inspection to determine which part (or parts) of your braking system has been affected and in need of immediate repair.
Your brake warning light is on. We’ll perform a free brake inspection to make sure it’s not just a glitch in your computer system. Stop in to Tires Plus as soon as possible if you notice this severe symptom.
Braking functions requiring more brake pedal pressure. Driving with this problem cannot only warp your rotors from metal–on–metal friction, but it can also turn a small brake repair into a big and expensive repair. Don’t press your luck — because the more you have to press down on your brake pedal, the closer your car is to an "I can’t brake" situation.
That foul, noxious smell coming from your tires is a cry for help. Screeching, squealing, grinding and other awful braking sounds are the main symptoms warning you that your brake pads & shoes should be inspected right away. If this light appears, your best insurance against whatever triggered this warning is a visit to your nearest Tires Plus. Those nasty smells could have dangerous consequences if you delay inspection. If you start noticing awful smells coming from your tires, do not drive your vehicle any further than to the nearest Tires Plus. Although this symptom is not as common today as it was in the past, this should never go unchecked.
1.How do often do brakes fail?
2.Is it safe to downshift an automatic car?
3.What kind of hills could save your life?
Step -1 Alert every one;
As soon as you realize your brakes have failure, warn the drivers and pedestrians around you. So, switch on your hazard lights righaway. And honk the horn to draw attention to the vehicle. This way, people see your hazard lights and know something is wrong. This can encourage them to get out of your way, and clear a path for you. And it can reduce the chance of hitting other vehicles.
Step -2 Use Friction;
Friction is the brakes best friend. Friction on the brake disc causes the car to slow. And even if the brakes are not working , friction can still help you. If the roads are clear , and you are able to do this, start zigzagging the car. Use friction of the tires on the road to help reduce the speed. If that is not enough , try driving over small plants and shrubs on the side of the road. In case of , your life is more important than the vehicle . so, another thing you can do is carefully drive against the guardrail. This will also help to reduce speed.
Step -3 Use The E- brake;
Vehicles have two breaking system . The primary system is the foot brake , and the secondary system is called the hand brake, emergency brake or E-brake for short. The E- brake bypasses the hydraulic system. Instead it uses a metal cable that connects to the rear brakes. If your main brakes fail , the E - brake should still work. It doesn't have enough force to stop the car, but it's a big help in slowing it down. The E- brake works best if you use it slowly and carefully. If you apply it too rapidly , the car brakes could lockup and force you in to an uncontrolled spin. And keep holding the release button down, if there is one.
Step -4 Downshift;
If the car has a manual transformation , slowly begin going down the gears . This is known as engine braking. You may have heard 18 - wheelers doing this. The idea is to go to a lower gear at higher RPMs , or revolutions per minute. This creates more torque through the transmission, and a vacuum inside the manifold that the pistons have to fight against . so, the power and speed will drop. Like using the E - brake , don't do this too quickly . If you go down through the gears too quickly , the rear wheels might slow down too rapidly, and this will make your car go into a spin. And it you're driving an automatic car , you might have access to a triptronic transmission. This allows you to override the automatic system and select the gear you want. Slowly go back down the gears down to first gear.
Step -5 Head For The Hills;
If you're still trying to slow down , look for a hill or any upward slope that can help you. It could be an on-ramp, a hilly street , or even a specially designed run off area. Even a slight upward slope could provide the gravitational force you need to slow down to a complete stop.
Using these five steps could save your life one day. You safely stopped a car with no breaks. Congratulations
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