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When does 'brake fade' occur?

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When the brakes get too hot
When the brakes get too cold
When the brakes get too dry
When the brakes get too wet

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Continuous use of the brakes can result in them overheating and losing their effectiveness. This is known as 'brake fade' and it's most likely on long downhill gradients.
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