Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 471 / 539
La eficacia del frenado, ¿depende, entre otros factores, del estado de los neumáticos?
Does braking efficiency depend, among other factors, on the condition of the tyres?
- ANo, sólo depende de la presión que las zapatas ejerzan contra los tambores o las pastillas contra los discos.No, it depends only on the pressure of the shoes against the drums or of the pads against the discs.
- BNo, sólo depende del estado de los frenos.No, it depends only on the condition of the brakes.
- CSí, porque son los neumáticos los que están en contacto con el suelo.Yes, because the tyres are what is in contact with the ground.
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- CSí, porque son los neumáticos los que están en contacto con el suelo.Yes, because the tyres are what is in contact with the ground.
Explanation
Yes. The tyres are what is in contact with the ground, so worn tread or incorrect pressure reduces grip and lengthens the braking distance, however good the brakes are.
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