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Q: When is snubbing the brakes on a long downgrade acceptable?
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Does the use of brakes on a long steep downgrade is only a supplement to the braking effect of the engine?

yes


How do brakes work on a long steep downgrade?

Their operation doesn't change in any way - they work the same way on a downgrade as they do on flat ground. Now the manner in which they're used will change - occasional snub braking will be used to regulate speed on the downgrade.


What factors determine your selection of a safe speed when going down a long downgrade?

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Car brakes work by applying friction between two surfaces converting the motion (kinetic energy) to heat and slowing down the car. Traveling a downgrade for long distances can result in the brakes overheating and the friction surfaces grinding down and/or burning out. The correct thing to do is to downshift your transmission to prevent the vehicle from gaining too much downhill speed.


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