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Apply the brakes gently a few times when safe.
Apply the brakes gently a few times, at low speed without endangering other users, following the vehicle manual. Friction helps dry the braking surfaces; a drum does not clamp a disc pad, as disc and drum brakes have different components. Do not assume effectiveness has returned without checking; if the problem persists, stop safely and seek inspection. Do not enter flooded water to practise this procedure.
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Do nothing, because brakes cannot get wet.
Apply the brakes gently a few times when safe.
Brake sharply at high speed to dry them as soon as possible.
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