Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 489 / 539

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¿Que neumáticos se sobrecargan más cuando un vehículo frena?

Which tyres carry the most extra load when a vehicle brakes?

  • ALos cuatro por igualAll four equally
  • BLos traserosThe rear ones
  • CLos delanterosThe front ones
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Correct answer

  • CLos delanterosThe front ones
Explanation

When a vehicle brakes, the tyres that carry the most extra load are the front ones. This is because, when braking, the front brake takes most of the braking load, and for this reason the front wheels wear more.

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