Brakes dream meaning is explained below using 8 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Nancy Wagaman

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

Source: The Curious Dreamer’s Dream Dictionary • Author: Nancy Wagaman

Interpretation 2 — Pagan - Anonymous

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.

Source: Tryskelion Dream Interpretation • Author: Pagan - Anonymous

Interpretation 3 — Ariadne Green

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.
Source: Ariadne's Book of Dream • Author: Ariadne Green

Interpretation 4 — Vincent Wienand

1. The ability to wait or hold back or have patience; Exod. 14:13;

• Siren

- Urgency. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth, Psalm 121:2.

• No Brakes

1. Life seems to be out of Control;

2. Spirit of failure operating if it is a reoccurring dream; Prov. 25:28.

Source: Dream Dictionary The Biblical Model • Author: Vincent Wienand

Interpretation 5 — Klaus Vollmar

Obstructions; lack of mobility and inhibition. Often, this dream symbol is an incentive, but also a compulsion to be more accurate, more moderate.

It is important to establish what is putting on the brakes and what is being held back. On rare occasions, it is a sign of security.

Source: Little Giant Encyclopedia • Author: Klaus Vollmar

Interpretation 6 — myjellybean

To dream that your brakes failed, forewarns that you are lacking stability in your life. Things in your life are out of control. Also, be careful - any agreements or contracts that you involve yourself in at this time will prove risky.
Source: My Dream Interpretation • Author: myjellybean

Interpretation 7 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

1. Ability to control situations, forward movement.

2. Emo­tional security, control.

Source: New American Dream Dictionary • Author: Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

Interpretation 8 — Tyler Wolfe

Symbolic of needing to slow down or stop doing something
Source: Christian Dream Symbols • Author: Tyler Wolfe