What should you do in case of a brake failure?
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Apply the parking brake slowly.
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Rub your tires on the curb to slow your car.
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Pull off the road into an open space, if available.
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All of the above.
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Explanation
If the brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor, try pumping it to build pressure. If that does not help, use the emergency or parking brake gently. To slow down, shift your vehicle into a lower gear and rub your tires against the curb or pull off the road into an open space.
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