What are the countermeasures when the brakes of a motor vehicle suddenly fail while driving?

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LaElliott
07/29/25 6:35pm
You should quickly downshift one or two gears to utilize the engine braking effect to control the vehicle speed, promptly use an escape ramp to decelerate and stop, or drive towards an uphill direction, and apply the parking brake to assist in slowing down. Below is a detailed introduction about the automotive braking system: 1. Overview: The automotive braking system refers to a series of specialized devices that apply certain pressure to specific parts of the vehicle (mainly the wheels) to enforce a certain degree of braking. 2. Function: The functions of the braking system are: to forcibly decelerate or even stop a moving vehicle as required by the driver; to keep a stationary vehicle stable under various road conditions (including on slopes); and to maintain a stable speed for a vehicle moving downhill.
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