What to Do When Brakes Suddenly Fail While Driving Downhill?

[MacLevi]

When brakes suddenly fail while driving downhill, promptly utilize engine braking to decelerate. If the brake pedal fails, you can also downshift in time to reduce engine speed and thereby lower the vehicle speed. If the vehicle is moving at high speed, avoid skipping gears when downshifting. Instead, downshift one gear at a time, as directly shifting from a high gear to first or second gear can cause severe jerking of the vehicle, potentially injuring occupants. Relevant information about braking is as follows: 1. Introduction: Refers to the action of stopping or reducing the speed of moving locomotives, vehicles, other transport tools, or machinery. 2. Principle: The general principle of braking involves fixing a wheel or disc on the high-speed shaft of the machine and installing corresponding brake shoes, bands, or discs on the machine base, which generate braking torque under external force.