Practice question

What is the primary cause of motorcycle brake fade during long downhill descents on mountain roads (such as Salang Pass)?

Continuous dragging of the brakes causes extreme friction heat, boiling hydraulic brake fluid and glazing brake pads/shoes
High altitude freezes the brake fluid
Rainwater cools the brake discs too quickly
The engine air filter becomes clogged

Answer: A — Continuous dragging of the brakes causes extreme friction heat, boiling hydraulic brake fluid and glazing brake pads/shoes

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