Practice question

What is "brake fade" on a heavy vehicle descent?

  1. Gradual brake wear over months of use
  2. Loss of braking effectiveness due to overheating of brake components during continuous braking
  3. The delay before air brakes engage
  4. Automatic brake adjustment

Answer: B — Loss of braking effectiveness due to overheating of brake components during continuous braking

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