Practice question

What is brake fade and when does it most commonly occur with heavy vehicles?

  1. Reduced braking caused by wet road surfaces after rain
  2. Loss of braking effectiveness due to heat build-up from prolonged or excessive brake use
  3. Increased brake responsiveness after extended driving
  4. The delay in air pressure reaching brake chambers in an air-brake system

Answer: B — Loss of braking effectiveness due to heat build-up from prolonged or excessive brake use

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