Why should you avoid braking harshly when driving downhill? | Passmate

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Why should you avoid braking harshly when driving downhill?

It can cause your brakes to overheat and reduce their effectiveness

Explanation

Harsh braking on downhill gradients can overheat the brakes, reducing their performance.

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