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Brakes and braking
BBrakes and braking·Difficulty 2/5

On a long descent, to avoid overheating the brakes it is advisable to:

Options

  • Coast downhill in neutral

  • Brake continuously and hard the whole time

    Engine braking helps control speed and reduces continuous strain on the service brake.

  • Use an appropriate gear and rely on engine braking

Explanation

Engine braking helps control speed and reduces continuous strain on the service brake.

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