What is brake fade?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Brakes becoming less effective after prolonged heavy use
- Step 1: Friction turns the car's energy into heat in the brakes. Step 2. If they get too hot, they lose stopping power. Answer: Brakes becoming less effective after prolonged heavy use. Why not the others: Worn-pad noise, low fluid and a hard pedal are other faults.
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