Vehicle Brake Failure

5 Causes of Vehicle Brake Failure

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Vehicle brake failure is one of the common causes of road accidents. Many lives have been lost and injured as result of brake failure. When brakes fail on the highway leads to many fatal and horrible accidents.

Putting up measures to prevent vehicle brake failure goes a long way to secure the vehicles as well as the driver. By putting up the right vehicle brake failure preventive measures in place, private and commercial drivers can protect their asset.

Knowing and understanding the major causes of vehicle brake failure will help initiate practices, policies and rules to prevent road accidents. The following are the 5 major causes of vehicle brake failure:

  1. Excessive Use of Brake Pads & Shoes

The very first cause of vehicle brake failure is the excessive use of brake pads and shoes. Aggressive braking, stooping very often, driving through mud and many others make brake pads to wear faster. Excessive use of brake pads and shoes limits their ability to work hence exposing one to road accidents.

  1. Failure to Change Worn Our Brake Pads & Shoes

Out of neglect, many drivers fail to change their brake pads and shoes. This deepens the issue of vehicle brake failure as the brake pads may not able to press against the rotary disk wheels to ensure vehicle stops on time. This failure may also go ahead to cause damage to rotary disk if not checked well.

  1. Driving Through Mud & Flood Without Care

When driving through mud, it is very important to check the status of your brake. Brake pads and brake shoes worn out very quickly as the car struggles through mud or water. When the car is driving through mud or water, the particles or excess water are likely to get into the brake system preventing it from functioning as it is being forced on and on. That is why it is very important to take caution when driving through mud and water.

  1. Failure to Lubricate the Brake Pads & Shoes

Brake pads and shoes needs brake fluids to lubricate them so that they can function properly. Out of neglect, drivers may fail to lubricate the brake. This may cause the brake pads to overheat as it tries to press hard against the rotary disk to make the car stop. Overheating intends leads to vehicle brake failure.

  1. Overloading the Car

Overloading may seem nothing at the first. But overloading actually leads to improper brake functions. Too much load on the car can potentially damage the brake system. That is why it is very important to load your car as the manual demands.

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