What Does Brake Failure Mean?
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Brake failure refers to the phenomenon during braking where, due to damage or malfunction of certain components in the brake system, the moving parts (or machinery) cannot maintain a stopped state or cannot stop as required. The key issue in brake failure is the brake system's inability to apply sufficient braking force to the vehicle. Causes include insufficient brake fluid levels or air entering the system, malfunctioning brakes, or faults in the brake control system, all of which can lead to brake failure. Brake failure can be categorized into complete failure and partial failure: complete failure means no braking effect at all, usually caused by a fault in the brake system; partial failure refers to a certain degree of lost braking efficiency, meaning the brakes are less effective or the stopping distance is longer, preventing the vehicle from stopping within a short distance.