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"Brake fade" on a mountain descent happens when:

โœ“ ANSWER

Brakes overheat from constant use and lose stopping power

Continuous braking overheats the brakes and reduces their effectiveness; gear down instead of riding them.

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  1. โœ“Brakes overheat from constant use and lose stopping power
  2. โœ—Brake fluid freezes
  3. โœ—The pedal is pressed too lightly
  4. โœ—Brakes get wet from rain

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