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Hot Brakes - A Year Round Risk!
No matter the time of year, brake failure is a serious risk, but it's especially common during the summer months, when hot temperatures and steep mountain grades combine to create the perfect storm for overheating. Colorado's high country demands extra attention to your braking system. Always plan ahead: downshift to reduce brake use, pull over to cool your brakes if needed, and never hesitate to use a runaway truck ramp in an emergency. Your safety, and the safety of others, depends on it!
Truck Tips - Avoiding Hot Brakes & Runaway Truck Ramps
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I-70 Runaway Ramp Locations:
MP 182, Westbound, Upper Vail
MP 186, Westbound, Lower Vail
MP 209, Westbound, Lower Straight Creek
MP 212, Westbound, Upper Straight Creek
MP257, Eastbound, Mt. Vernon Canyon
For other runaway ramps statewide, check out the runaway ramp button!
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