Will the Car Stall When Braking?

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Lillian
07/29/25 4:52pm
If it is a manual transmission vehicle, pressing the brake too hard can cause the car to stall, and pressing the brake without depressing the clutch can also lead to stalling. However, for automatic transmission vehicles, pressing the brake will not cause the car to stall. Below is a detailed explanation about stalling when braking: Stalling occurs when braking without depressing the clutch: The reason the car stalls when braking is due to excessive braking force, causing the engine and transmission to disconnect improperly. When the car stalls while driving, first press the brake firmly (avoid light tapping), then assess the distance of vehicles behind to determine braking intensity. If a following vehicle is too close, avoid sudden braking to prevent a rear-end collision. Control the steering, apply the brakes, and gradually pull over to stop. The brake is a mechanical deceleration device, also known as a retarder. The brake pedal is located below the steering wheel. Pressing it activates the brake linkage, which applies pressure to the brake pads on the brake drum, clamping the brake disc to slow down or stop the car. Correct method to avoid stalling: For manual transmission cars, the proper way to decelerate is to first press the brake, then depress the clutch to begin slowing down. This ensures the car does not stall when coming to a complete stop.
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