Brakes

The brakes in your car or other vehicle can represent: Self-control or caution, or the ability to exercise it.

Slowing, stopping, or a delay in some aspect of your life (real, feared, or desired).

Using the brakes too much can represent feeling hesitant or overly cautious, or holding yourself back somehow in your life.

The brakes being stuck in the “on” position (for example, the emergency brake being on) can represent someone or something you perceive to be holding back your progress.

Your brakes suddenly not working can represent a feeling or fear of losing control or security somehow in your life.

See Stop Sign, Accelerator, Vehicle

Brakes are a warning dream, and more so if you dream that you braked a vehicle and the brakes failed. Failing brakes are a warning not to accept a new offer that you have just been presented with, as there are well hidden snags that can harm more that help.

The action of braking itself is an idiom telling you to ‘put the brakes on’, whether it is business or love, or even some impetuous act that could cause you legal trouble. You should also check your brakes on your personal vehicle.

Brakes on your vehicle in a dream reflect the ability to stop before proceeding forward. Putting on the brakes may- indicate your hesitation in moving forward in life. Brakes that don’t function may reflect feelings that you are unable to control or reducc the speed at which you arc moving toward your goals. Brakes often wear out from riding them too long, suggesting the need to proceed with your plans.