If brakes become hot during operations, what is the recommended action?

• A. Let wheels cool
• B. Apply heavier braking
• C. Continue operation
• D. Shut down and wait

Answer: (A)

Brake overheating reduces braking effectiveness because the friction material can fade or glaze at high temperatures. The safest course is to let the wheels cool by stopping or minimizing braking so heat can dissipate. Applying heavier braking or continuing operation would generate more heat and worsen fade, while shutting down and waiting doesn’t speed up cooling in normal operation. Letting the wheels cool restores braking performance once temperatures drop.