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How can a lorry driver avoid brake fade?

Ensure that the air tanks are drained before journeys
Check that the air pressure is correct
Make sure that the parking brake is applied before stopping
Select an appropriate gear before downhill gradients
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Using the brakes to control a lorry's speed as it's driven down a hill will cause them to get hot. If they overheat, they can become less effective - a condition known as brake fade. By selecting a low gear, the engine's resistance will slow the lorry. This reduces the demands on the brakes, making them less likely to overheat.

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