What factors can cause brakes to fade or fail?
Brakes can fade or fail from excessive heat cause by using them too much and not relying on the engine braking effect. Brake fade also is affected by adjustment. Brakes out of adjustment will stop doing their job before those that are in adjustment. 3. The use of brakes on a long, steep downgrade is only a supplement to the braking effect of the engine. True or false? True. 4. If you are away from your vehicle only a short time, you do not need to use the parking brake. True or false? False. Never leave your vehicle unattended without applying the parking brakes or chocking the wheels. Your vehicle might roll away and cause injury and damage. 5. How often should you drain air tanks? Daily air tank drainage is still needed to get rid of water and oil (unless the system has automatic drain valves). Section 6 Combination Vehicles 6.1 Driving Combination Vehicles Safely 1. What two things are important to prevent rollover? Two things will help prevent rollover: keeping the cargo as close t
