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What is 'brake fade'?
Brake fade occurs when the brakes overheat, usually during a long descent, causing the brake linings to lose their friction effectiveness. Use a lower gear to p
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Question: What is 'brake fade'?
Answer options:
- The brakes becoming wet after driving through a deep puddle ✅ Loss of braking effectiveness due to overheating on long downgrades
- A leak in the hydraulic brake line that causes the pedal to feel soft
- The automatic engagement of the emergency brake system
Correct answer: Loss of braking effectiveness due to overheating on long downgrades
Explanation: Brake fade occurs when the brakes overheat, usually during a long descent, causing the brake linings to lose their friction effectiveness. Use a lower gear to prevent this.
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