When riding a moped on a wet road surface with puddles, can the effectiveness of the braking system be reduced?

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DentroTest · Accepted Answer

When the road surface is covered with water or when you go through deep puddles, the water can wet the friction elements of the braking system (pads, discs or shoes). That film of moisture reduces friction and the brakes temporarily lose effectiveness, which increases the stopping distance. After passing through a flooded area, it is advisable to apply the brakes gently and repeatedly so that the heat of friction evaporates the water and they recover their performance. Claiming that water cleans the tread and increases grip is incorrect, because water reduces the grip of the tire on the roadway. Saying that brakes are sealed and never affected is false: on mopeds they are exposed and outside moisture affects them.

When riding a moped on a wet road surface with puddles, can the effectiveness of the braking system be reduced?

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