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Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 2, Issue 290, 2 August 1932, Page 2

Although much progress has been made in improving the weather- resisting qualities of brakes and lining materials, it will sometimes be found that when the brakes become wet their efficiency is impaired. This applies partieularly if all brakes have been affected simultaneously, as may happen when ,a car is driven through fairly deep water. Usually the linings will dry quickly, and no inconvenience is caused, but if brakes are affected in this manner when driving in very hilly country it is sometimes important to restore them immediately. This can be easily done by driving for a few minutes with all brakes slightly applied. The heat generatad by friction in the brakes then quickly drives all traces of water out of the linings and drums. The remedy .is one which must be applied judiciously, as if the brakes be applied too hard- the linings will be unnecessarily worn, and in some cases undue strain ■ may be placed in the transmission. The letter. designations on the new numbar plates are as follow: — X, private car; D trade; E, exempt from fees; Govt., Government; P. standing passenger vehicle;. S service car; T, taxi; H, heavy truck; I, light truck. The ^aUpcation of . numbers is the. only guide to the district.