{"id":29766,"date":"2021-05-12T19:47:23","date_gmt":"2021-05-13T02:47:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.r1concepts.com\/blog\/?p=29766"},"modified":"2022-02-07T19:37:17","modified_gmt":"2022-02-08T03:37:17","slug":"survival-guide-malfunction-brakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.r1concepts.com\/blog\/survival-guide-malfunction-brakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Survival Guide: What to do when brakes malfunction?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.r1concepts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"825\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/www.r1concepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image-8.jpg\" alt=\"People pushing a vehicle\" class=\"wp-image-29768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.r1concepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image-8.jpg 825w, https:\/\/www.r1concepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image-8-600x397.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.r1concepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image-8-768x508.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Don\u2019t Panic<\/li><li>Carefully Try to Engage the Brakes Again<\/li><li>Slowly Engage the Emergency Brake<\/li><li>Downshift if Possible<\/li><li>Turn On Your Hazard Lights and Move Slowly Towards the Edge Lanes<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">We never think it\u2019s going to happen to us. The reality is it can happen to anyone, at any time: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.r1concepts.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-check-when-you-need-to-change-your-brakes\/\" aria-label=\"DFB-Blog brake malfunction 1777562853\">brake malfunction<\/a>. If you experience a brake system malfunction while on the road, we recommend you take these steps.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.r1concepts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"882\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/www.r1concepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image-3.jpg\" alt=\"Driver view from backseat\" class=\"wp-image-29773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.r1concepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image-3.jpg 882w, https:\/\/www.r1concepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image-3-600x397.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.r1concepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image-3-768x509.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 882px) 100vw, 882px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-always-do-a-general-check-before-a-long-drive\"><strong>Always do a general check before a long drive<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Prevention is your best bet against a worst-case scenario. Doing a routine inspection on all the basic functions of your car before a long drive will significantly lower your chances of a brake malfunction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Check your tires, steering capabilities, fluids, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.r1concepts.com\/brake_pads\" aria-label=\"DFB-Blog brake pads. 1777562853\">brake pads.<\/a> If any one of these is inadequate or needs replacement, perform the necessary repairs before your drive.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.r1concepts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/www.r1concepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image-5.jpg\" alt=\"Lego Car Scenario\" class=\"wp-image-29771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.r1concepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image-5.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.r1concepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image-5-600x398.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.r1concepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image-5-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-don-t-panic\"><strong>Don\u2019t Panic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">If the unexpected happens, don\u2019t panic. Instead, take a few deep breaths and think slowly and clearly. What\u2019s my next step? What CAN I do?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.r1concepts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"881\" height=\"581\" src=\"https:\/\/www.r1concepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image-4.jpg\" alt=\"Orange Cone on Pavement\" class=\"wp-image-29772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.r1concepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image-4.jpg 881w, https:\/\/www.r1concepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image-4-600x396.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.r1concepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image-4-768x506.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 881px) 100vw, 881px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-carefully-try-to-engage-the-brakes-again\"><strong>Carefully Try to Engage the Brakes Again<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Lightly press on the brakes. If you feel little to no effect as your brake pedal touches the floor, release the gas pedal and allow your car to slow down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.r1concepts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"829\" height=\"548\" src=\"https:\/\/www.r1concepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image-7.jpg\" alt=\"Red parked car\" class=\"wp-image-29769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.r1concepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image-7.jpg 829w, https:\/\/www.r1concepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image-7-600x397.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.r1concepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image-7-768x508.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 829px) 100vw, 829px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-slowly-engage-the-emergency-brake\"><strong>Slowly Engage the Emergency Brake<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Do not pull your emergency brake. It can potentially put you in a harder situation. Instead, lightly engage the emergency brake and slow down at a regular pace. This will prevent your car from skidding.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.r1concepts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"826\" height=\"548\" src=\"https:\/\/www.r1concepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image-2.jpg\" alt=\"Male leaning on car while looking at his watch\" class=\"wp-image-29774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.r1concepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image-2.jpg 826w, https:\/\/www.r1concepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image-2-600x398.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.r1concepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image-2-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 826px) 100vw, 826px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-downshift-if-possible\"><strong>Downshift if Possible<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">If you have a manual transmission, you have an engine brake. These brakes will automatically turn on if your speed is too high for your current gear. Similar to the emergency brake, the engine brake should be applied slowly for greater efficiency.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.r1concepts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"874\" height=\"583\" src=\"https:\/\/www.r1concepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image-6.jpg\" alt=\"Car Hazard Lights\" class=\"wp-image-29770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.r1concepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image-6.jpg 874w, https:\/\/www.r1concepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image-6-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.r1concepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image-6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 874px) 100vw, 874px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-turn-on-your-hazard-lights-and-move-slowly-towards-the-edge-lanes\"><strong>Turn On Your Hazard Lights and Move Slowly Towards the Edge Lanes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">As you slow down, make sure to make your way to either the leftmost or the rightmost lane. Usually, you\u2019ll find an emergency bay made for instances like this, where you can flag down help or call for emergency services.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.r1concepts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/www.r1concepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/brake-kit.jpg\" alt=\"R1 Concepts Brake Kit\" class=\"wp-image-29292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.r1concepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/brake-kit.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.r1concepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/brake-kit-600x399.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Prevention will always be better than all of the safety and survival tips you\u2019ve read throughout the years. Here at R1, we make sure the products we provide are safe, high-quality, and reliable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">If you find yourself with broken or malfunctioning brakes, remember to keep your cool and think. A calm driver is a critical driver. Panicking and pulling out all the emergency brakes might put you in a tighter spot than you\u2019d want to be in.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Don\u2019t PanicCarefully Try to Engage the Brakes AgainSlowly Engage the Emergency BrakeDownshift if PossibleTurn On Your Hazard Lights and Move Slowly Towards the Edge Lanes We never think it\u2019s going to happen to us. The reality is it can happen to anyone, at any time: brake malfunction. 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