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Why are bikes brakes hot after slowing a bike at the bottom of a steep hill?
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∙ 13y ago
That is because of Friction. It is called heat friction and when you slow down after the brakes rub so hard against each other, it generates a lot of heat. also, you can check Wikipedia for more about heat friction.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agobecause friction because your moving pretty fast down a hill the friction of the brakes against the movement of your bike is hard to stop so it gets hot from the rubbing.
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Why are bike brakes hot after slowing a bike at the bottom of a steep hill?
That is because of Friction. It is called heat friction and when you slow down after the brakes rub so hard against each other, it generates a lot of heat. also, you can check Wikipedia for more about heat friction.
Is it a good idea to ride the brakes when traveling down a lone steep grade?
no
What is the simple subject we rode our bikes up the steep hill?
The answer is we.That's because we is the simplesubject.👍👍
Does the use of brakes on a long steep downgrade is only a supplement to the braking effect of the engine?
yes
Why soils don't form on steep slopes?
the soil gets washed down the steep slope and gathers at the bottom
What caused brakes to go flat down when mash?
It could be air in the brake line, or the brakes getting too hot from too much friction by using the brakes on a steep hill or riding the brakes, or there could be a problem with the master cylinder.
What Material accumulates at the bottom of a steep slope?
The rock fragments that accumulate at the base if a steep slope are usually known as scree or talus.
What is the best way to control speed on a steep downhill road Brakes or Lower gear?
It depends on the length and steepness of the gradient. On a short slope, or one that is not very steep, use the brakes. But not continuously. On a long or steep slope (as in going down a mountain), the brakes could overheat and stop working before you got to the bottom, or even burn up. In this case, it's best to use a lower gear and get the engine to do the braking, keeping your brakes cool in case you need them to stop. In some extreme cases, you may find that even the lowest gears will not sufficiently slow your vehicle, due to weight, slope, or other factors. In extreme cases, a sustained high RPM in the engine can cause damage. You should therefore avoid routes which constantly tax your vehicle's limits in favor of less steep alternatives. In many areas, heavy vehicles are not allowed on the steepest sections of some highways.
Why does the upper course of a river valley have a different cross profile from the lower course?
It is very steep at the top and narrow but. At the bottom it isn't steep.
What is material that accumulate at the bottom of a steep slope?
The general term for material that falls down and gathers at the foot of a steep cliff or mountain face is scree.
What Material that accumulates at the bottom of a steep slope?
The general term for material that falls down and gathers at the foot of a steep cliff or mountain face is scree.
Why does your Honda Odyssey shake when you apply the brakes?
You probably have a warped brake rotor. This can happen when the brakes get over heated, usually when "riding the brakes" while going down a long steep hill. Use a lower gear rather than keep continuous pressure on the brakes. The rotors will have to be replaced.
