Brake fade is more dangerous than brake failure, no mechanic can fix it.

You must have seen a high-speed vehicle colliding with another vehicle on the road. The main reason behind this is brake failure, but there is also a reason why the brakes do not fail but fade, and due to this the high-speed vehicle does not stop and collides with another vehicle.

What is the reason behind the brake fade of a vehicle and can it be fixed in any way? We are telling you about it here, after knowing how you can prevent brake fade of the vehicle.

Why do car brakes fail?

There are many reasons behind the failure of the brakes of the vehicle, the biggest reason being the lack of maintenance and service of the vehicle. If the brakes of the vehicle fail, only a mechanic can repair them, but when the brakes fade, even a mechanic cannot repair them for some time.

What is brake fade?

Brake fade is completely different from brake failure. Brake fade occurs due to repeated use of brakes while driving on a hill. In this, due to repeated use of brakes, the brake shoes get heated and the brakes stop working. This term is called brake fade.

What to do to prevent brake fade?

To prevent the brakes from fading, use the brakes only when needed while driving on a hill. Also, while climbing a hill, stop the vehicle wherever you see a slightly flat road and let the brake shoes cool down.

Apart from this, the vehicle should be serviced on time and the leakage of brake fluid should be checked after some time. By doing this, the chances of the brake fade of the vehicle are reduced.