What Causes the Foot Brake to Fail After a Vehicle Stalls on an Uphill?

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LaLukas
07/30/25 12:06am
When a vehicle stalls on an uphill, the foot brake becomes ineffective because the vacuum booster pump for the brakes relies on the engine for power. After the engine stalls, the force applied by human effort alone on the brake pedal is insufficient to push the piston of the master cylinder, resulting in the perception that the brake is ineffective. Here is an introduction to the automotive braking system: 1. Structure: The automotive braking system mainly consists of the brake pedal, vacuum booster, master cylinder, wheel cylinders, brake pads, brake discs, and brake lines. 2. Braking Principle: When the brake pedal is pressed, the vacuum booster pump assists in pushing the master cylinder piston, generating hydraulic pressure. This pressure then activates the wheel cylinder pistons, causing the brake calipers to clamp the brake discs, thereby producing braking force to slow down or stop the vehicle.
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