What is the recommended technique if pressure is restored in your brakes after pumping them?

When pressure is restored in your brakes after pumping them, the recommended technique is to stop pumping and drive normally. This is because pumping the brakes can sometimes help restore hydraulic pressure if the brakes lose effectiveness due to air in the brake lines or other issues. Once the pressure is restored and the brakes feel responsive again, you can confidently resume normal driving. Continuing to pump the brakes is unnecessary and could lead to erratic braking behavior or reduce your attention on the road.

If your brakes are functioning normally after restoring pressure, it’s essential to stay aware of any lingering issues that might require further attention, but driving normally indicates that the immediate problem has been addressed. Pulling over immediately might be overly cautious unless you still feel there is an ongoing issue or concern with the brakes. Using only the parking brake should be reserved for emergencies and is not a recommended approach when your standard brakes are reliably functioning again.