In an Emergency, Should You Press the Clutch or Brake First?

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StMarley
07/29/25 2:28pm
In an emergency, press the brake first and apply full braking force. This allows simultaneous engine braking and wheel braking, shortening the stopping distance and providing better deceleration to ensure personal and vehicle safety. The function of brakes is to reduce speed or bring the vehicle to a complete stop. Their working principle involves converting the kinetic energy of the moving vehicle into heat energy through friction between brake pads and drums, as well as between tires and the road surface. Causes of brake failure include: 1. Contaminants or poor sealing in the master cylinder; 2. Failure of the vacuum booster; 3. Dirty brake fluid; 4. Oil leakage from the master or wheel cylinders; 5. Air leaks in the air reservoir or pipe connections; 6. Severe overloading; 7. Carbonized brake drums; 8. Insufficient brake fluid in the master cylinder; 9. Worn-out master cylinder piston.
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