When I was driving to school today, my brakes froze up for a minute. It was a very cold morning, and where they froze there was snow on the ground. When I pressed down on them, the pedal was hard and pressed back up on me, and the car wouldn't stop. This only lasted for a minute or so, and then my brakes worked normally. Does anyone know why this happened? I know I have to get my breaks checked out now, but will it be safe for me to drive home tonight?
2007-01-18 01:42:09 · 12 answers · asked by premierhalo 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Any warning lights? Probably just ABS since it did it just once. It is a weird feeling when it comes on and you do feel the pedal kicking back at you. Thats the ABS system releasing pressure in a fast pulse to keep the brakes from locking. Great invention!
Try to make it do it again by driving on some snow(at a low speed) and hitting the brakes hard. Feel the same? Theres a few websites that give tips on driving with ABS and they are very good.
2007-01-18 02:35:25 · answer #1 · answered by nick b 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-15 09:52:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have anti-lock brakes? If you pressed on the pedal & it felt like the pedal was pulsating, that's your ABS. I would take the vehicle to have the brakes checked just in case!
2007-01-18 01:48:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
May I ask if you are allowing the vehicle to warm up before driving? Driving a cold vehicle is bad for more than just the brakes. How cold is it where you live? Make, model and year of the vehicle? Let your vehicle warm up for 5-10 minutes before driving especially when temps are below 50 degrees F
2007-01-18 01:48:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Does your emergancy brake work? Do you drive a manual?
If yes to either, and you drive very conservatively, you should be fine. What possibly could have happened was some water got into your brake line and froze, causing a blockage. But get it checked out.
If you drive a manual, do a great deal of engine braking. You should be fine if you know how to do it well.
2007-01-18 01:47:05 · answer #5 · answered by substance_of_desire 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
You should have your brakes and brake fluid checked out as soon as possible. Brakes are no laughing matter. It sounds like you might have some water/air in your fluid so recommend that you have your brakes system flushed with fresh fluid. Whenever something happens with your brakes it could lead to dangerous circumstances(accidents). Good luck and hope this helps.
2007-01-18 01:50:03 · answer #6 · answered by num1huckfinn 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would say that is pretty dangerous. Is it going to be cold and snowing a lot where you live today? If so, I would not suggest driving the car. I would get someone to pick you up or get a ride. You dont want to risk your life.
2007-01-18 01:46:47 · answer #7 · answered by Virginia Gal 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If it were me, I would drive it straight to a brake place directly after school.
Did you try pumping the brakes when this happened? If not, I suggest you do that if they freeze up on you again.
2007-01-18 01:47:15 · answer #8 · answered by Dally 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
dont listen to these chumps. Ir's the abs working. the brakes lock, un lock to keep you from sliding.. slow down on ice and snow.. ask the dealer if u dont believe me. better yet read the owners manual
2007-01-18 01:51:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Tjis is normal when brakes get wet or conditions are wet especially if your car has antilock brakes.
2007-01-18 01:48:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋