Practice question

What critical danger arises from continuous, heavy application of mechanical foundation service brakes during a long mountain descent?

  1. Tire over-inflation
  2. Brake Fade (fatiga y desvanecimiento de frenos) caused by excessive heat glazing the friction linings and expanding the brake drums, leading to total loss of braking torque
  3. Sudden fuel tank vacuum collapse
  4. Alternator belt slippage

Answer: B — Brake Fade (fatiga y desvanecimiento de frenos) caused by excessive heat glazing the friction linings and expanding the brake drums, leading to total loss of braking torque

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