Learn with us the most common brake problems … and how to overcome them while driving

Written by: Mona Al-Mutaym 
The brakes of the car are considered one of the vital levers in the car, if not the most important one at all, and sometimes without warning we may encounter some of its problems while driving, which makes us unable to act in such matters.And here we ask… How is a malfunction detected in the car’s brakes while driving? How do we overcome such problems if that happens…? Experts and specialists in the automotive world believe that any car driver can identify various brake problems, through some simple changes that may occur while driving.- Which may enable him to fix this problem, and avoid some severe consequences, God forbid.Therefore, dear leader, we present to you today the most important problems that you may encounter with your car brakes while driving, and how to overcome them.
First: The brakes did not respond when called.In the event that the brakes do not respond when pressed, and there are several possibilities for the reason for this happening, it may be the brake fluid, and it is expected that its reservoir is empty, or there is a leak in one of the tubes for the brake fluid cycle.As for the second reason, in the case of the presence of oil in the brake storage, then you are facing a mechanical problem related to a special piece of the brake system called the brake booster, linked to a basic piece called the vertical brake master, where it is expected that there will be an oil leak inside this last piece.- If you encounter such a problem, all you have to do is not drive the car in this case at all, with calling a technician and specialist in car problems or sending it to the nearest maintenance.Second: The car does not stop properly when the temperature is high.The problem of high brake temperature, especially when driving in times of extreme heat, and especially when using the car on high streets or descending from high altitudes, which requires the driver to press continuously on the brakes. In such conditions, the brakes may heat up, to a high degree, and stick with it to the central cylinder of the tire “disc”, which may lead to the brakes not responding properly.- If you encounter this problem, you should not press the brake pedal at all, and try to control the steering wheel as much as possible. Continuous pressure on the brakes in such a case may lead to its release and release from sticking to the central disc, which may require taking the car for examination. Ensure that there is no problem with the automatic brake caliper return system and that it responds correctly.Third: Hard or ossified brakes.This problem is one of the most common problems that many motorists may face, which is when pressing the brakes, they may find it solid or ossified. – And if you encounter this problem, it can be overcome temporarily by continuous pressure on the brakes hard, the main reason for this may be the presence of an internal leak of oil inside the rubber sleeve of the postal booster system. This results in a lack of smooth pressure on the brakes, and sometimes stiffness.In such cases, it is advised to send the car to the nearest maintenance center, as the rubber casing containing the oil may be completely damaged, which may surprise you that the car does not respond to the brake pressure.Fourth: One of the wheels of the car stopped before the other:One of the wheels stops before the other when any pressure is applied to the brake pedal.- This may be due to the presence of air inside the link leading to that wheel, and the air can be removed from the screw designated for that wheel.If you encounter this problem, you must overcome it temporarily by being careful in driving, as the speed does not exceed 40 km / h, and you must immediately go to the nearest car maintenance center to empty this air so that the brakes work as required and the four tires respond to it It should. Fifth: The sound of friction as a result of the end of the brake pads Hearing the sound of friction when pressing when pressing instead of the brakes, due to the end of the brake lining, also known as (brake fabrics), and the arrival of the metal to the brake linings (brake disc), which requires you to change the brake lining urgently.