What to Do When the Service Brake Fails While Driving Downhill in a Motor Vehicle?

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ElenaLynn
07/30/25 5:09am
When the service brake fails while driving downhill in a motor vehicle, you can use engine braking to slow the vehicle down to a stop. The functions of the braking system include: 1. Decelerating and stopping a moving vehicle; 2. Maintaining a stable speed for a vehicle moving downhill. Common faults in the braking system: 1. Poor braking performance; 2. Faulty wheel cylinder; 3. Faulty brake; 4. Air infiltration in the brake lines. Maintenance methods for the braking system: 1. Use brake disc cleaner to remove dust and oil stains, then wipe clean with a clean towel; 2. Apply lubricant evenly on the surface of the brake caliper guide pin and inside the guide pin groove; 3. Apply high-temperature protectant to the back of the brake pads and the sliding grooves at both ends of the brake pads; 4. Apply lubricant to each tire bolt and the metal contact surfaces between the wheel rim and the hub.
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