If you notice the service brake does not respond when pressed, what is the first thing you should try to regain braking power?

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In the event of brake failure (fading or breakage), the first technical and instinctive reaction should be to pump the brake pedal repeatedly and quickly. Detailed explanation: Pump the pedal: If there is air in the lines or the fluid is boiling, pumping can build up enough momentary pressure to stop the vehicle. Engine Brake: If pumping does not work, you should downshift (engine braking) immediately. Handbrake: It is used as an emergency brake, but never abruptly. It must be pulled gently and progressively to avoid locking the rear wheels and skidding. Side friction: Seeking an emergency braking zone or scraping against a barrier is the last resort. Therefore, pulling the handbrake roughly is dangerous, and hitting a fixed object is the last option, not the first.

If you notice the service brake does not respond when pressed, what is the first thing you should try to regain braking power?

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