"brake fade" meaning in English

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Noun

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  1. (automotive, rail transport, mechanical engineering) Partial or total loss of braking force with prolonged continuous or repetitive application of a heavy vehicle's brakes, due to the effects on the brake system of the heat generated by heavy braking. Wikipedia link: brake fade Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Automotive, Mechanical engineering, Rail transportation
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