Practice question

What is the cause of 'brake fade' during prolonged downhill riding on a motorcycle?

  1. The brake pads and rotors overheat, reducing friction between them
  2. Air enters the master cylinder due to low fluid levels
  3. The brake fluid boils, creating compressible gas pockets in the brake lines
  4. The brake caliper pistons seize due to cold temperatures

Answer: A — The brake pads and rotors overheat, reducing friction between them

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