2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42
Those motorists who have experienced the problem of a failed brake pedal know firsthand how extreme this situation can be. You can talk endlessly about the consequences of an inoperative brake system, so in order not to get into an emergency, you should carefully monitor the technical condition of this system and regularly make diagnostics.
In this article we will look at the reasons that affect the failure of the brake pedal. We will also learn how to act in such situations and what details to pay attention to.
Why does the brake pedal fail, and what is the way out of this situation?
The most frequent case of such "surprises" is hidden in the depressurization of the brake system. There are several reasons for this: lowfluid level, and the appearance of gaps between the pads and discs, and even the presence of air in the system. All of them lead to emergencies. And in order to resume the functions of the pedal, you should add brake fluid in the first case, and in the rest - bleed the system and adjust the pads.
Sometimes it happens that after installing a new disc on domestic cars, including the VAZ 2110, the brake pedal fails. But before that, it knocks for a long time, and when braking, you will feel as if the speed decreases in jerks. In this case, carefully read the instructions that come with the disc manufacturer. If it is indicated there that problems with the brake system are possible in the first 300-500 kilometers, this means that the disc should be run in. If the problem is not solved after running in, you should immediately send the car for diagnostics and find out the exact cause of the breakdowns. At the service station, it may turn out that malfunctions may be hiding in the ABS system or in a deformed disk.
If you notice how the brake pedal fell to the floor, and then after 5-10 seconds it slowly returns to its place, this is also a serious sign. In this case, you need to check the condition of the master brake cylinder. It is best to diagnose from the return spring and then check the brake fluid level. If its level has not decreased, the replacement of the cylinder is inevitable. Otherwise, the pedal will simply jam and the car will continue to roll on its own.move. If you notice that the brake pedal hisses, this indicates a faulty vacuum pump. In this case, it is best to contact the service center.
So, we have considered all the main reasons why a situation may arise when the brake pedal fails. Now we know all possible ways out of situations. And finally, advice to all motorists (and it doesn’t matter whether you have already encountered this problem or not) - always monitor the level of brake fluid and top it up regularly, and after the specified period, drain it and fill in a new one. Then the situation when the brake pedal failed, you definitely will not be afraid.
Keep your car in good condition, and it will certainly thank you for a long and reliable work!
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