How will you recognize brakes overheating?
- Irregular shaking of the vehicle.
- The engine will lose its pulling ability.
- The engine’s oil pressure indicator will light up.
- Correct answer: By a lessening of braking efficiency and a smell of burned material.
Why this is the answer
The correct answer in the official bank: By a lessening of braking efficiency and a smell of burned material.
When brakes overheat, the pads and discs or drums lose their grip, so braking becomes weaker and you must press the pedal harder. The overheated friction material also gives off a burning smell. The oil pressure light concerns engine lubrication, not the brakes. To avoid overheating on long descents, use a lower gear and let engine braking help.