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When brake fade occurs:

a. Your vehicle takes longer to stop.
b. Your brakes stop working because they are overheated.
c. Your vehicle may not stop at all.
d. All of the above.

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Final answer:

When brake fade occurs, the vehicle takes longer to stop, brakes may stop working due to overheating, and the vehicle may not stop at all.

Step-by-step explanation:

When brake fade occurs, all of the following are true:

  1. Your vehicle takes longer to stop. As the brakes overheat, their ability to generate friction and slow down the vehicle decreases, resulting in a longer stopping distance.
  2. Your brakes may stop working because they are overheated. If the brakes become too hot, the brake fluid can boil, leading to a loss of braking power.
  3. Your vehicle may not stop at all. In extreme cases of brake fade, the brakes can completely fail, making it difficult or impossible to bring the vehicle to a stop.
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