Sudden brake disc failure on the road is a very serious safety accident, so how can we respond in a timely manner? Below, the editor will teach you a few methods:
Stabilize the direction and activate the dual flash: When the brake disc fails on the highway, the first thing to do is to stabilize the direction and allow the vehicle to continue sliding. At the same time, activate the dual flash to prompt other vehicles nearby to use wind resistance and friction to slow down on their own. The failure of the brake disc is also likely caused by a brief failure of components such as the brake fluid or vacuum pump. If the distance is safe, it is possible to try high-frequency pressing of the brake pedal to awaken the braking system.
Downshifting with handbrake: If the brake disc really fails, we can use the engine's braking system through downshifting to achieve the effect of slowing down the car.
Manual transmission model: Continuously and sequentially decrease from the current gear to the neutral position, at which point the vehicle speed will decrease, and then apply the handbrake to brake. Most current car models are equipped with electronic handbrake with dynamic emergency braking function. After shifting to a low-speed gear, you can directly attempt to hold the handbrake and the ESP will intervene, applying hydraulic braking to all four wheels, which is much safer than a regular handbrake.
Automatic transmission model: The manual and automatic transmission are integrated, allowing for slow downshifting or using ground mode to reduce speed.
Using emergency escape lanes: If the handbrake and downshift are not working properly, the driver should sound the horn loudly, mainly to remind surrounding vehicles to make way and slow down on appropriate road sections. In many highways, emergency escape lanes are set up on downhill or downhill sections, with sand and water pools in the lanes to help vehicles slow down. If the brake discs fail, the emergency escape lane can be used to stop.