How to stop a car if your brakes fail? Manual and Automatic (electric) Parking brake tested.

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In this video I explain and demonstrate how you can stop a car when your brakes fail. I use a combination of engine braking and the parking brake to bring the car to a stop. This works in both manual and automatic cars including cars with an electronic parking brake.
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@rudinam2409 3 жыл бұрын

Our brakes failed on the motorway three days after this video was uploaded. Thank you so much. Please people remember to keep calm if this happens to you

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, that was good timing.

@corax0705 3 жыл бұрын

Same, the servo failed, and the electronic handbrake did not work In VW, the electonic handbrake when held, acts as an emergency brake and brakes as hard as it can. (I tested it on the snow and ice, and the ABS is fully on and the car brakes as hard as it can.) I had to drive on the hard shoulder while gearing down..

@tonebonebgky2 3 жыл бұрын

@@ConquerDriving you're really saving lives! Nice job mate, cheers from America!

@zachht8945 3 жыл бұрын

Imagine someone watching this in their car after the brakes fail and trying to slow down

@erenjager1155 3 жыл бұрын

Might be

@joe125ful 3 жыл бұрын

Nah..

@DionLewiis 3 жыл бұрын

They must be driving on the runway from Fast & Furious 6

@zachht8945 3 жыл бұрын

@Zach Hansen Terry lol

@preussen577 3 жыл бұрын

Think all that does is create a bigger problem lol

@alaeddine1630 4 жыл бұрын

Now this is something every driver must know. Great video mate.

@ConquerDriving 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@alaeddine1630 4 жыл бұрын

@@ConquerDriving You're welcome.

@dadobi2 3 жыл бұрын

@Ferdinand Vanko I agree, engine breaking is common knowledge.

@kakugodl6727 3 жыл бұрын

I mean this might be helpfull for starting drivers but like they say this is basic for someone that drives for a couple days tbh

@collinslfc 4 жыл бұрын

Forgot to mention the necessity for a fresh pair of underwear after having the brakes fail.

@ConquerDriving 4 жыл бұрын

😂

@sabastiancaldwell9794 3 жыл бұрын

Ha🤣

@joe125ful 3 жыл бұрын

Lol...better pray to not crash..

@FBIAGENT95103 5 ай бұрын

😂

@tiergartenmusic 4 жыл бұрын

The stuff they don’t teach you in driving lessons. Terrific video.

@ConquerDriving 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@memethycal4925 3 жыл бұрын

@@ConquerDriving Thank You for the video, it really saved my life.

@DeNFlix... 3 жыл бұрын

I learned about engine breaking in my lessons in 80's UK, surely they teach you this in lessons today ?

@LuffyToons 3 жыл бұрын

@@memethycal4925 really?

@memethycal4925 3 жыл бұрын

@@LuffyToons my vw brakes failed, thankfully i stopped it.

@transient442 3 жыл бұрын

6:37 yes and don't forget to dump the clutch and countersteer

@gurjindersingh199 3 жыл бұрын

Dorifto

@roadkillactual 3 жыл бұрын

Brother 💪

@kazmozza390 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a lorry driver and I always tell people when learning to drive to learn how to stop without using your brakes and find the right revs to change gear without your clutch but everytime I have to show them its possible before they believe me but your advise is amzing and i have shared it on Facebook asking people to watch it who don't already know the lifes that could be saved if everyone was taught it when learning to drive in the first place but this video is idoit proof so hats off to you for making a brilliant video

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, you may also be interested in my heel and toe video for rev matching: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y7ieg7iil9_ZpGg.html

@lucywucyyy 3 жыл бұрын

i learnt to float gears for fun in my car but ive always known it as a rally racing technique, ive never understood why lorry drivers always do it

@FBIAGENT95103 5 ай бұрын

3 years later, this happened to me in my seat ibiza and I went for the brakes, the brakes don't work. I was going about 35 mph and this video really helped! Thanks! Old videos really do help still.

@TMM243 4 жыл бұрын

You are simply the best I've come across on KZfaq.

@SuperPersian5367 3 жыл бұрын

Modern cars usually have very safe and reliable brakes, but everyone should know about this video just in case.

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

I agree ☺️

@MrLouispills 3 жыл бұрын

CD: " choose the lowest gear" Me: R

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

That would cause damage without much slowing down affect.

@reedman0780 3 жыл бұрын

Bruh why select Race gear? You only select that after 5/6

@MrLouispills 3 жыл бұрын

@@reedman0780 yeah my bad I forgot R stands for racing 😓

@lucywucyyy 3 жыл бұрын

i tested that once, even with the clutch in its impossible to change into reverse while moving as the engagement rings are spinning in opposite directions, just grinds, if you could somehow get it into gear tho youd certainly stop quickly

@MrLouispills 3 жыл бұрын

@@lucywucyyy lmao wtf , don't do it man take care

@pyrokugleis 3 жыл бұрын

How to stop a car if your brakes fail?? Answer: *JUST USE THE OTHER BRAKES*

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

😂

@MrJollof 3 жыл бұрын

Or...or...JUST HOLD THE HAND BRAKE

@jackvanepps7301 3 жыл бұрын

@@ConquerDriving just put it in reverse and make a smoke show

@wolfman6553 3 жыл бұрын

@@jackvanepps7301 I like the way you think

@simonwillgress 3 жыл бұрын

Or in the world of top gear borrow someone else’s.

@jonesjjoseph 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate ur detail explanation quality. There r many platforms on KZfaq here in India. Driving in India is a bit complicated. But ur quality of explanation is excellent than Indian platform on car driving in KZfaq. 👍👍

@7u-falcon217 3 жыл бұрын

Only respect from me. What you are doing is just amazing. Keep doing it, so you can help more and more new drivers. Even experienced ones.

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@AllInOne-qh4ix 3 жыл бұрын

I love the way you explain everything. I have seen most of your videos which are very informative and life saving. Keep it up lots of love from INDIA

@allaboutpeace4240 3 жыл бұрын

I wish I could have like you as my driving instructor.

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

☺️

@Gouthamit24 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Richard. I like your style of demonstration and experience. I m learning most of the techniques from your videos and practising on my tata nano.

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm happy to hear you like the videos.

@cliffwood4610 3 жыл бұрын

As with any problem behind the wheel,simply close both eyes,because if you can't see it,it can't hurt you.This system is infallible,it has not let me down in 50 years.Many thanks to my instructors.

@edwardball790 4 жыл бұрын

these videos are amazing, so clear and comprehensive. great work :)

@ConquerDriving 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@arnoldssematiko5092 3 жыл бұрын

There's no better way to do it just like this guy. You're one of a kind and how you actually know what we would need to know. Thank you very much. Cheers

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and you're welcome.

@jassihra8566 3 жыл бұрын

This was actually very very good advice.

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@-A-Hybrid-Skunk-Productions- 2 жыл бұрын

I started freaking out over break failure after I seen a video of a lotus loosing breaks when hit in there rear so I started watching videos how to stop. So. I feel better seeing this video. Thanks much. I appreciate it.

@ConquerDriving 2 жыл бұрын

I've seen that video. It's not usually for that to happen. I used to own a VX220 which is very similar to that car, I'm guessing it's because it's old and delicate. Mine was so I ended up replacing many components to keep it fresh.

@nikspuri9433 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Conquer driving Passed my test today with 1 minor only Just wanted to give you a big thanks from my heart for helping out with your awesome videos and tips You're awesome mate and I pray to God to give you million million subscribers because of your awesome content. -Nikhil

@ConquerDriving 4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! Thank you for your kind words. Good luck 🤞

@hazardnickson2568 3 жыл бұрын

Most underrated channel 👏👏👏

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺

@hagridsti2369 3 жыл бұрын

I was never thought this during driver school, really useful video!:)

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺

@Cheez-Itz_Christ 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I found this video I was going 80mph and couldn’t stop. Thx a lot 🤙

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

I hope you watched it before you couldn't stop. 😅

@vintagechique17 4 жыл бұрын

Great video on a topic I didn't even think to know about!

@ConquerDriving 4 жыл бұрын

May help you one day.

@DGQ1Q2 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent, thanks for the lab and demostration.

@shirleyzinedinabantu7791 4 жыл бұрын

Great advice from you man,Thank you so much indeed for the second option control💖🙏💖

@ConquerDriving 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you and you're welcome.

@gurjindersingh199 3 жыл бұрын

Good driver. Using the clutch to stop and not dumping the clutch and causing major driveline shock and upsetting the balance of the car. Very smoothly executed.

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. You may be interested in my rev matching/heel and toe video.

@gurjindersingh199 3 жыл бұрын

@@ConquerDrivingI definitely need to learn how to heel toe. I struggle with heel toe with my huge clown feet 🤣

@sujithliyanage7067 3 ай бұрын

Really appreciate sharing this video man

@Communistdogg 3 жыл бұрын

you might wanna double declutch into first. In all seriousness, this was a very great and helpfull video, and everyone should just be mandated to watch it before they get their drivers license

@thewr0ngchild 4 жыл бұрын

I am a learner and thought brake failure was certain doom lol. Obviously not . I know about engine braking at much lower speeds as I have done it in lessons, but this seems to be something they'll not be teaching me in lessons lol. It is something every driver needs to know though so I don't see why not. Learners should get at least one emergency scenario per so many lessons really, one dealing with failed brakes should be top of the list. It's this kind of thing that saves lives, thank you for this video x

@ConquerDriving 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you and you're welcome.

@thewr0ngchild 3 жыл бұрын

@@ConquerDriving This is something you shouldn't ever face if you maintain your car properly and keep up with regular services. However accidents happen, so this video was very informative, thank you x

@LakmalRuchira Жыл бұрын

Nice explanation bro!

@chuckabutty888 2 жыл бұрын

What an excellent video and demonstration, will point this out to the up and coming drivers in my family. Keep up the good work young man.

@michi.m 3 жыл бұрын

Good lesson there. An important n life saving skill right there!

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@artemkatelnytskyi 4 жыл бұрын

Now that Fiat hand brake is what I can call an emergency brake! Also, didn't know hydraulic braking system was split into two like that. Very helpful!

@ConquerDriving 4 жыл бұрын

I don't know if it's always been split. But has been for a long time.

@edwardball790 4 жыл бұрын

@@ConquerDriving atleast since the mid late 90s on most things

@j.e.f.6443 3 жыл бұрын

Saabs have had diagonally split brakes since 1963. Apparently in the US they made it compulsory already in 1967.

@weijiezhou4005 Жыл бұрын

Really informative video, here is a bit note for myself. Rough guide, for petrol manual car, first gear can handle around 25, second 50 and third 75 miles per hour, choose the right gear, raise the clutch and hold on the bite point, come off the clutch, then keep change gear to slow the car gradually until the first gear, when the car slow enough, push the clutch in and use handbrake to stop the car. For automatic car, choose neutral, or L if they have. For use handbrake alone, push the clutch in, press and hold the button while lift up the handbrake. Best to combine the gear with the handbrake. 50 miles per hour. Clutch in, change to second gear, bring the clutch to the bite point and use the handbrake; when the speed slow enough, put down the handbrake, clutch in, change to first gear, bring the clutch to the bite point and use the handbrake, clutch in before stop. For e-break, press and hold the button.

@toofan123 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! That was a very nice video.

@ConquerDriving 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome.

@Manu-zt8rq 3 жыл бұрын

Thats a good advice from u for all drivers! The thing is all new cars have 2 circles off the hydraulic brake fluid most X (front left + rear right...) So u have minimum 30% of normal breaking so u mostly not need to do that. 😛

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

I did mention that a the end of the video. You could lose your master cylinder which would cause complete brake failure. But the handbrake would still work.

@Manu-zt8rq 3 жыл бұрын

@@ConquerDriving didnt mentioned that thats right! 👍

@caskwith 3 жыл бұрын

I knew the theory but excellent to see it put into practice and explained properly as well.

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@utmusic843 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your good video !

@normanrhone2791 3 жыл бұрын

Really good tutor. Thank for this valuable information.

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺

@normanrhone2791 3 жыл бұрын

@@ConquerDriving yuh an yuh family kip safe, ahrite.

@alexmabonga2726 3 жыл бұрын

Great information

@madcity6482 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that really helpful advice hopefully will never have to deal with something like that

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

Let's hope 🤞

@LiamS94 3 жыл бұрын

This has somehow changed my opinion on electronic handbrakes. I never thought I would see the day

@mslaura.n 3 жыл бұрын

Extremely good information

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@GamingIsFunHUN Жыл бұрын

What a banger video!

@FailMachineInc 4 жыл бұрын

Could be lifesaving, thanks for the video

@ConquerDriving 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome.

@RandomGuy159951 Жыл бұрын

This has to be the only video on KZfaq that fully details the e-brake in emergency situations. I could not find another. This is valuable information. I was never taught this. 👌✌

@maximusdecimusmeridius9567 4 жыл бұрын

Anothe great informative video thanks a lot.

@ConquerDriving 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you and you're welcome.

@nimamr5494 Жыл бұрын

Underrated gold

@doug960 3 жыл бұрын

You should always keep trying the service brake with whatever foot is free. Compartmentalized hydraulic systems mean even with a leak in one circuit, your service brakes will still have some function, and it is usually more than what a parking brake alone can provide. Complete and total brake failures are exceedingly rare. Your parking brake is not meant to stop the car. It's a parking brake. Very slow leaks cause the pedal to become spongy and trigger the brake system idiot light, so you'll have plenty of warning before you completely lose your fluid. You are correct. Most modern electronic parking brake systems threshold brake in that "panic stop mode" triggered by holding the switch by taking input from wheel speed sensors. ABS effectively, and so are able to stop faster than most people can by modulating a manual parking brake because they can apply a lot more force than your average person, and much more precisely.

@dankshiz69 4 жыл бұрын

Done some research and it turns out that electronic handbrakes are designed with this scenario in mind. The brakes are applied on all four wheels and ABS is active. I have even seen a video where the handbrake does a better job than the footbrake on an icy downhill. Only question remaining is the reliance of the handbrake on the hydraulics.

@ConquerDriving 4 жыл бұрын

It definitely wasn't all four wheels. You could feel the rear wheels lock. If it would be all 4 it would be hydraulic which is silly as the hydraulics would have probably failed.

@hamsterama 4 жыл бұрын

This is good to know! My 2020 Corolla has an electronic handbrake. I was watching this video, and wondering how this video would apply to my car. Then I scrolled down, saw your comment, and got my answer!

@Chimera6297 3 жыл бұрын

I really don't trust electronic handbrakes at all there's a good video of someone's car catching on fire and none of the electronics in the car worked, the fire hit the brake lines, and basically the dude could not stop. eventually they slowed down but if he had a REAL HANDBRAKE he would have been fine, and probably would've had enough time to put out the fire

@hamsterama 3 жыл бұрын

@@Chimera6297 Do you have a link to the video? I'd like to see what happened.

@K0nst4nt1n96 3 жыл бұрын

@@ConquerDriving Because below a certain Speed it activates the Rear Parking Brake. Read the Manual of the Car where this is highlighted!

@JupiterTechnology12.000 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard

@raphaelnelson8805 3 жыл бұрын

Great advice 👍 Appreciate it

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

@abbassaeidi4157 3 жыл бұрын

super help full thx

@koro5555 2 жыл бұрын

Losing focus due to panic is real. I once got brake malfunction while stopping at a traffic light. Even at 5kmh, my only thought was to stop my tyre with the raised sidewalks I didnt think at all about using handbrakes Great video! I hope it will remind me better next time

@H1GHLNDS 3 жыл бұрын

The best thing you can do when break fails is to “do not panic”

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, very true.

@H1GHLNDS 3 жыл бұрын

Conquer Driving OMG! My comment was got noticed. PIN my comment please. LOL

@joe125ful 3 жыл бұрын

Realize this happend in 200km:):):)

@makstod6903 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, appreciate the help.

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome ☺

@Destro7000 10 ай бұрын

Great video! Are you going to be doing some ice-driving videos and a video about when to change brake fluid (is there a light on the dash to warn us?) or other things under the bonnet and how? :)

@muhammadkhalid4313 3 жыл бұрын

Thanx alot sir for this video specially.

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

@patelvishal1678 4 жыл бұрын

Two lotteries in a single day ! Thnx as always

@ConquerDriving 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome.

@drishtdeummalik5121 3 жыл бұрын

thanks man!!!

@azz2 2 жыл бұрын

I'm my opinion this is another reason to teach engine braking. If you have at least practiced going down gears to reduce speed you are far more likely to instinctively do so in an emergency instead of panicking.

@TMM243 4 жыл бұрын

Great job

@ConquerDriving 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@ansarahmed6 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Richard, Can you please do a video on U-turns. Last day I made a traffic block in a two way street while doing a U Turn.

@5688gamble 3 жыл бұрын

I was in a car where the brakes failed coming up to a roundabout, car was coming from the left, handbrake wasn't doing enough, had to pull really hard to be able to just merge behind him, that's when the cable snapped, that was scary! remember trying to act like it was OK to my my partner, brought it down to first and turned on hazards, pulled into a quiet side street with a very gentle incline and rolled it into a parking spot in neutral, let it bump the kerb gently and then caught it in first with the clutch and turned the engine off while bringing the clutch up completely to hold it, probably the most complicated stop I ever had to perform, had I panicked about having no brakes at all the situation could have been much worse. Still don't know what caused the brakes to fail suddenly and the timing wasn't good, just about immediately assessing your options and letting other road users know something is wrong. But if you keep calm, you can stop a car with no brakes at all, everyone should know how to do this! Glad I knew the roads well enough to plan a safe stop using the terrain to help and that it was a manual, not sure how you'd stop an automatic in similar situation other than coasting on level ground in neutral, but fortunately the chances of losing your brakes are very low and the chances of losing the hand brake as well are even lower, I am just apparently very lucky, unfortunately it's all bad luck! BUt no one was hurt ad it was a smooth stop!

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

Well done! Sounds a little scary.

@hatchingdraggon8073 3 жыл бұрын

Haven't watched the vid yet but my brakes recently failed at 60mph downhill. My instinct was to throw on hazards, shift into second and pull to the side. The brakes were working but were spongey and didn't slow the car down much, so I used the handbrake to come to a complete stop. Not sure what the correct way is to do it but that worked for me.

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

If your brakes are spongy, pump them then they should work. Should have mentioned that in the video.

@TheGreyTest 3 жыл бұрын

A lot of Citroën cars had them, the reasons having something to do with the hydropneumatic trailing suspension and rear trailing arms.

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

I knew there were some Citroëns from a long time again but I didn't know why. Now I do, thank you.

@lucywucyyy 3 жыл бұрын

saabs as late as the 90s had front wheel handbrakes too, not sure why tho

@KeeperIsastra 5 ай бұрын

@Conquer Driving what happen if the handbrake is pulled up too much and we have difficulty in pushing it down?

@MichaelFlatman 4 жыл бұрын

I would be very interested in if the electronic parking brake uses ABS sensors. Likely not, but you'd hope they would.. In the wet slowing from highspeed would be an interesting experience.. Will definitely have to be careful with steering inputs and correct slides.

@ConquerDriving 4 жыл бұрын

Even if it did used the ABS sensor the electronic actuator is slow to adjust brake pressure.

@nazimelon6653 3 жыл бұрын

Some electric parking brakes use the hydraulics as well tho, even are connected to the ABS, i remember some VAG cars using that, my Q2 for sure did. Which, nicely said, sucks in this situation.

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

Ahh, that sucks in this situation. I've not been in a car yet where I don't hear the whir of the electronic actuator.

@MK-it7wk 3 жыл бұрын

Something they never teach you. This may come in handy one day, thanks!

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

@joe125ful 3 жыл бұрын

Or its just common sense?

@anthonyjohn3446 3 жыл бұрын

Hmm, I have a cvt transmission car. So in case of brake failure, I'll shift into L gear and progressively increasing the handbrake pressure to slow down. Ok, now I got it. Thank you very much for the video. 👍

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

@michellehawkins20 2 жыл бұрын

I think this should be included in the theory side of learning for sure

@bighealthyplate3550 3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for your great videos. Do you know if I can use our own car for the test with all the restrictions after covid19? Thank you

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

You can if it is clean and legal.

@bighealthyplate3550 3 жыл бұрын

@@ConquerDriving thank you so much for your reply

@suyashrahatekar4964 4 жыл бұрын

I wish Ken Miles used Engine braking .

@burningburgerx4023 4 жыл бұрын

😞😭

@nic_the_grekk0262 3 жыл бұрын

Bruh who cares

@suyashrahatekar4964 3 жыл бұрын

@@nic_the_grekk0262 You haven't seen the movie yet I assume so I don't even expect u to care.

@thweepz 3 жыл бұрын

CarmeloPorium true. The movie was a bit incorrect though. It was actually his transmission locking up in real life. But regardless I loved the movie!

@ewanbenefield9656 3 жыл бұрын

one very critical thing you forgot is pumping the brakes! your cars regular brakes are better than the parking brake or engine braking, so you should try to get those working first. As you said, most braking problems are due to the hydrolic system and sometimes air bubbles in that system can make your brakes fail! pumping the brakes can compress the air bubble in your system and get your brakes back for a while. the other things you talked about are very important too, but you should always try pumping the brakes first!

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I did forget that and realised after. But I made this video with the assumption that your hydraulics have completely gone, not just air.

@ewanbenefield9656 3 жыл бұрын

@@ConquerDriving ah, I see. Sorry for the bother.

@K0nst4nt1n96 3 жыл бұрын

10:26 The Parking Brake if automatic will brake with 75% Brake Force (ABS is activated) until 7km/h where it will activate the parking brake. Also the brake light comes on and on VW it activates the Warning Light. (RTFM) So you could do it even on ice.

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

Good to know.

@philipphermann9454 3 жыл бұрын

My VW actually used ABS breaking as I tested the electic Handbrake. Nice to know - you can even steer and break as a passenger if the driver becomes incapacitated. (Car was a Golf 7, need to confirm that with our new Golf 8 and Passat B8)

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

Good to know

@danielteyehuago1633 4 жыл бұрын

Please do have a website that I can access all your tutorials... Because I have missed from the beginning and o wanna watch all till now

@ConquerDriving 4 жыл бұрын

You can do this from KZfaq. If you go to my channel and click videos you should see them all.

@danielteyehuago1633 4 жыл бұрын

@@ConquerDriving Thanks for your quick response

@b6_ruby 3 жыл бұрын

I once watched a video and someone said they put their Autobox in reverse since their brakes failed. It came to a screeching stop in no time. In cars, at least 2005 and newer, there’s a failsafe that doesn’t engage reverse until like 10mph. If your car is older than 2005, use Reverse to come to a halt!

@inesucrvenom 2 жыл бұрын

I'd like to share my friend's experience, maybe that also helps someone. She was in the city, and coming to a traffic light on a fast road. And all breaks broke (I forgot what was the reason they've diagnosed later why neither regular nor handbrake didn't work), she did engine break and then went into the curb to slow her to full stop. However DO NOT go to the curb in higer than those 5ish miles from the first gear, because you might end up on the roof :/

@italktoomuch6442 3 жыл бұрын

Is it possible that the electronic "parking brake" in the fiat just acts as a second actuator for the hydraulics when you hold it? Meaning the abs is engaged?

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

This definitely felt like the rear caliper being actuated electronically.

@Cube8 4 жыл бұрын

Some cars have the disadvantage (advantage?) of not being able to downshift to 1st gear, while going over certain speed. For example, on my 2001 golf, the lever doesn't go into 1st, unless I go less than 30km/h (20mph).

@ConquerDriving 4 жыл бұрын

That's because switching to first at speed puts a lot of strain on the synchromesh, it will go in if you push firmly for long enough. Don't ram it, pressure it.

@Cj1mck 3 жыл бұрын

Rev match

@K0nst4nt1n96 3 жыл бұрын

if you rev match you can easily shift into first.

@shreksmemelab 3 жыл бұрын

6:05 yeah, thats like the entire point

@atreyozielinski2501 3 жыл бұрын

Do you press down the clutch when using a hand brake as an emergency brake ?

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

Just before you stop, yes.

@joninhasg 3 жыл бұрын

Can I use punta taco for slow down?

@eurorider1989 Жыл бұрын

this may save my life eventually

@marcthesharc991 3 жыл бұрын

Very good video. Not everybody knows a lot about cars so this helps most people. Could it be that the electronic handbrake is so fast because the ecu realizes that the cars is moving and applies the normal brakes aswell? I don't know if this is could be the case or makes sense but it is definitely possible to implement something like this. As a safety measure I mean;)

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. It appears all systems are different, so it comes down to the manufacturer.

@marcthesharc991 3 жыл бұрын

@@ConquerDriving this was just an assumption i have no idea if it's actually true so don't rely on this idea. I just meant it could be possible. But if the hydraulic brakes fail it would be stopping slower for sure if it really is like that^^

@marcthesharc991 3 жыл бұрын

@@ConquerDriving That's what i found only about this topic in an article: "But, since electronic parking break is controlled by a computer, it will not lock the rear wheels regardless of your enthusiasm. One of two things might happen - nothing or it will work as a very strong push on the brake pedal. No locking wheels due to ABS. For your own safety, of course." source: www.technology.org/2018/10/26/what-would-happen-if-you-engaged-electronic-parking-brake-while-driving/

@lawrenceredfern8939 3 жыл бұрын

With the electronic hand brake it relies on your traction control system and your abs. It should catch a skid quickly but wouldnt bet on it

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

I hope so.

@fatihuguz. 3 жыл бұрын

how about presing the brake pedal(that works) and pulling up the handbrake at the same time in a emergency sutiation is it good or bad?

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

That would make it worse as the brakes won't be balanced.

@loc4725 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Confused.com though have consistently been the most expensive comparison website for me, even more than Direct Line which is really saying something. In my experience Admiral tends to be cheapest for new drivers but that said it really matters where you live and what you drive. Oh and don't be fooled by their offers on cashback websites. I know of no one who has ever had Confused.com pay out.

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

I have found them very cheap when doing my quotes.

@loc4725 3 жыл бұрын

@@ConquerDriving Well for myself and my family they've been consistently the most expensive over the last few years. That said, I use the "cheaper driving insurance" list on MoneySavingExpert except with Confused the last site I visit so maybe that has an effect? In any case their cheapest quote for me this year was approaching £100 more than my renewal.

@outdriving08 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, what's your advice for this process if you have a foot operated parking brake?

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

I would use the foot parking brake whilst holding out the release so it will release when you come off the brake. However, some foot operated handbrakes don't have the hand release, using those would be more dangerous but if it's all you have then you have to make do.

@outdriving08 3 жыл бұрын

@@ConquerDriving Thanks!

@JohannesB5 3 жыл бұрын

I'd recommend rev- matching just push the gas a bit. It helps not burning the Clutch.

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

I have a video on that but lack of revs will help engine braking a bit more: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y7ieg7iil9_ZpGg.html

@Firecul Жыл бұрын

Been there before in probably a near worst case scenario (excluding weather). 2.2 Ton Automatic people carrier, manual foot-operated handbrake (hand lever release), down hill to a roundabout with a hydraulic fluid leak. Pressed the pedal and my foot kept moving to the floor (maybe 2-3s cycle time) I had to shift down manually in the auto as far as it would let me, hold the lever-release, press the foot-operated handbrake (which was essentially useless but made me feel better) with one foot whilst pumping the normal pedal with the other. Every now and then using my elbow to knock it down another gear. All the while steering and trying to judge my distance and options for potential evasion. Luckily the car at the roundabout pulled away before I got there and the traffic was clear then so I was able to continue through the junction to the street ahead (outside my work carpark as it happens) and coast to a halt using the now uphill street.

@dancoulson6579 3 жыл бұрын

I wonder if modern automatics can shift down a gear when braking, so that engine braking automatically assists?

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

In Sport mode they shift down earlier.

@Sapple498 3 жыл бұрын

Are you sure the electronic hand brake in the newer car isn't also using the front wheels to brake?

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I could feel it. There is no actuator on the front wheels either. But this may not be the case in all cars.

@Walkercolt1 3 жыл бұрын

In 1969, right after I had my car license about a month (I was 16 years old), the master cylinder on my friend's car got a hole in it on a very steep hill near his house. His car was a standard. First gear downhill only got me down to about 25 MPH with a VERY sharp curve (a right turn) ahead of me , just two lanes, no shoulders and lots of traffic. My choice: REVERSE. I left parts for a half block on the road, but I got it stopped with no parking brake and no service brakes and without hitting anything. A clutch plate and throw-out bearing was the cheapest options I had and the right choice. An entire transmission would have been better than eating a tree or lightpole or oncoming car at 25 MPH. I ended up sitting still in a church parking lot unhurt, no one else hurt either, counting my fingers and toes. Can't do much better than that.

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

Good choice, well done for saving the car.