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Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 507 / 539

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Si los frenos se mojan...

If the brakes get wet...

  • APueden dejar de frenar, perdiendo temporalmente su eficacia.They may stop braking, temporarily losing their effectiveness.
  • BSe estropean y deben cambiarse las zapatas o pastillas.They are damaged and the brake shoes or pads must be replaced.
  • CSe frena en menos espacio.The vehicle stops in a shorter distance.
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Correct answer

  • APueden dejar de frenar, perdiendo temporalmente su eficacia.They may stop braking, temporarily losing their effectiveness.
Explanation

When the brakes get wet, the water reduces friction between the pads or shoes and the disc or drum, and the brakes temporarily lose effectiveness. They recover if you brake gently and repeatedly to dry them; it is not permanent damage.

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