You are partway down a long grade and notice the brakes feel less effective than when you started. What should you do?

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1. Continue at the same speed since some fade is normal and expected
2. Shift into a higher gear to reduce engine noise
3. Stop as soon as it's safe to let the brakes cool, since continuing could lead to further fade or complete failure
4. Press the brake pedal harder and hold it down for the rest of the descent, since more pressure always means more stopping power

Correct!

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