brake failure
Pedal stops working
Brake failure is the loss of braking ability in a vehicle, typically due to mechanical malfunction, hydraulic fluid leak, or worn components.
The term applies to any situation where brakes don't respond as expected: The truck driver reported brake failure before the crash.
Figuratively, brake failure can describe any system meant to slow or stop something that stops working: regulatory brake failure in the financial sector.
- skidUncontrolled lateral slide
- crashSudden violent impact
- pedalFoot-operated lever
- lose controlFail to maintain composure
- emergencySerious sudden danger
emergency stop · screech · stop · collision · panic · mechanic · hydraulic · fluid · worn · pads · grinding · downhill · steep grade · runaway · runaway truck · accident · close call · total loss
- infrastructure failuresbridge collapse, potholes, dam breach, power outage, water main breaks
- car problemsflat tire, dead battery, engine light, check engine, breakdown
- car troublesflat tire, dead battery, breakdown, overheating, stalling
- breakdownsbreakdown, nervous breakdown, mental breakdown, emotional collapse, meltdown
- Crash InvestigationsNTSB, crash investigation, crash site, crash scene, black box
- cycling woesflat tire, saddle sore, chafing, knee pain, puncture