Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 66 / 539
¿A qué se le conoce como el "efecto fading"?
What is known as the "fading effect"?
- AA la falta de eficacia de la frenada por el calentamiento de los frenos.Loss of braking effectiveness because the brakes overheat.
- BA un bloqueo de las ruedas por abuso del freno.Wheels locking because the brakes are overused.
- CA la pérdida de contacto de los neumático con el pavimento cuando la calzada esta mojada.Tyres losing contact with the road surface when the road is wet.
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- AA la falta de eficacia de la frenada por el calentamiento de los frenos.Loss of braking effectiveness because the brakes overheat.
The "fading effect" means loss of braking effectiveness because the brakes get too hot. When brakes overheat, they can lose their ability to brake effectively for a while; this is called "fading". It can happen with aggressive driving or when braking for a long time, such as on steep descents or when braking repeatedly in a short time. In these situations, the heat can reduce the brakes' ability to create the necessary friction between the pads and the discs, which temporarily reduces the vehicle's braking ability.
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