If the brakes of a light quadricycle get wet after driving in heavy rain or going through a pool of water, does this pose a safety danger?

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When the friction elements of the braking system (discs, drums, shoes or pads) get excessively wet, a thin film of water gets between them and significantly reduces friction. This causes a momentary but dangerous loss of braking effectiveness and lengthens the stopping distance. To counteract this, it is advisable to brake gently, progressively and repeatedly, so that the heat generated evaporates the moisture. Saying that it is only dangerous at high speeds is incorrect, because the loss of braking power is dangerous at any speed, even on slow urban journeys. Claiming that water does not alter the performance of the brakes is false, because it directly changes the friction between their components.

If the brakes of a light quadricycle get wet after driving in heavy rain or going through a pool of water, does this pose a safety danger?

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