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Immediately pull the transmission shift lever into the lowest gear. This will help slow the vehicle down. Grab the parking brake handle and pull it back enough to slow the vehicle but do not lock up the rear brakes unless you are about to have an accident. Steer the vehicle into a safe area or off the side of the road. Just do not panic and you will be fine unless of course your brakes fail in an emergency or at a critical moment. Brakes almost never fail without warning. If you do not heed the warnings then bad things an happen. If your brakes feel soft or the pedal goes slowly down when you are at a stop this is a sign the master cylinder is going bad. If your brake light comes on or you hear any squealing or noise from your brakes have them checked immediately. Anything you notice that is not normal, then have your brakes checked.
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If you experience brake failure?
rub your tires on the curb to slow your vehicle.
If you experience brake failure with a vehicle that has antilock brakes what do you do to stop?
press down firmly on the brake pedal and keep holding down the brake pedal
If your having brake failure what should you do?
Have them repaired immediately by a professional.
What is the distance a vehicle travels from the moment an event occurs until you see it and become aware of the danger.?
If you experience brake failure while driving you should turn off the engine and coast to a complete stop?
Is the distance a vehicle travels from the moment an event occurs until you see it an become aware of the danger?
If you experience brake failure while driving you should turn off the engine and coast to a complete stop?
Is the distance a vehicle travels from the moment and event occurs until you see it and become aware of the danger?
If you experience brake failure while driving you should turn off the engine and coast to a complete stop?
Should you select a mechanic before you experience vehicle failure?
yes
Why can a small leak lead to brake failure?
Yes . Over time brake fluid can leak out and cause a failure.
What to do when having Brake failure?
pray
What would cause complete brake failure?
Contaminated brake fluid.Rusted, rotted brake lines.
Why does the brake light come on on your 1997 jeep Cherokee?
The ebrake is on. Release the E-brake and it should go out. If that isn't the problem check the brake fluid, if low top off and it to a shop to get checked. If the brake fluid is full you should get it towed to a shop and checked. Don't drive it because it may have a brake failure somewhere.
What does it mean on the dashboard when it lights up the word brake?
Parking brake is on, Brake fluid is low, Hydraulic failure of the brake system.
