Vehicle emergency braking system and method

A vehicle emergency braking system and method is provided. The braking system includes hydraulic cylinders mounted on an undercarriage of a vehicle with brake pads configured to extend and retract via hydraulic pumps and a control switch powered by a power source. The brake pads can extend down until in contact with a road surface to stabilize and/or stop the vehicle in the event extra stopping power is required such as during an emergency or if the vehicle loses traction on an icy road.