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Continuous heavy use of service brakes on a downhill can cause:

Overheated drums and linings lose friction — known as brake fade — and may fail completely.

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Question: Continuous heavy use of service brakes on a downhill can cause:

Answer options: ✅ Brake fade due to overheating

  • Improved braking power
  • Lower fuel consumption
  • Tire pressure to drop

Correct answer: Brake fade due to overheating

Explanation: Overheated drums and linings lose friction — known as brake fade — and may fail completely.

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