What to Do When Brakes Fail While Driving?

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When experiencing brake failure while driving, the vehicle owner needs to control the direction based on road conditions and speed, shift from high gear to low gear, and simultaneously press the accelerator to maintain control of the vehicle. If brake failure is detected while going uphill, promptly downshift to medium or low gear to maintain sufficient power to reach the top of the slope and stop. If stopping midway on a slope is necessary, keep the vehicle in low forward gear, firmly engage the handbrake, and have passengers promptly use stones, wooden blocks, or other objects to chock the wheels. The effectiveness of a car's brakes depends on the brake pads, which consist of a steel plate connecting the heat insulation layer and the friction block. The heat insulation layer is made of non-heat-conducting materials, while the friction block is primarily composed of friction materials and adhesives.