Question

brake fade caused by water can occur _______.
due to moisture in the air on a humid day
whenever it rains and the roads are wet or damp
only if the vehicle is driven in water above the centerline of the axle
whenever driving through water puddles or during a severe rainstorm
question 8
what can the driver do to reduce the possibility of brake fade caused by heat?
pump the brake pedal while descending a steep hill
shift the transmission into neutral and allow the vehicle to coast down long or steep hills
select a lower transmission gear
ride the brakes to keep the shoes and pads against the drum or rotor

Explanation:

• For the first question: Brake fade due to water occurs when water gets on the brakes. Driving through water puddles or during a severe rainstorm (more water exposure) is more likely to cause it compared to just moisture in air (humid day has less water effect), wet/damp roads (less direct water on brakes than puddles/storms), and the "only if" (axle centerline) is too restrictive as even shallow water can affect brakes if splashed.
• For the second question: Selecting a lower transmission gear (engine braking) helps slow the vehicle without over - using the brakes (which generate heat). Pumping brakes (can be for water fade but not heat), shifting to neutral (removes engine braking and makes brakes work more), and riding brakes (increases heat as brakes are constantly applied).

Answer:

• First question: Whenever driving through water puddles or during a severe rainstorm.
• Second question: Select a lower transmission gear.