If brakes overheat while going down a downhill grade, they may: Do you currently have car insurance? Insurance is mandatory to drive in Ohio Yes I have insurance. But please show me your best quotes. No, please help me find the best insurance. Question If brakes overheat while going down a downhill grade, they may: Answers Get sticky. Stop working. Squeak. Explanation Overuse of the brakes may cause them to overheat, making them less effective. This is known as "fade." This questions appears in the following tests: Arizona Class B Knowledge Test Connecticut Class A Knowledge Test Nevada Class A Knowledge Test New Hampshire Passenger Oregon Class B Knowledge Test South Dakota Tank Virginia Passenger