Question 367General Subjects - QMED

The correct answer is C) The brake's effectiveness will be reduced. When the brake band lining of a wildcat brake becomes excessively worn, it reduces the brake's ability to grip and effectively slow or stop the rotation of the wildcat. This will decrease the overall braking power and effectiveness of the system. The worn lining cannot create enough friction to reliably control the anchor's descent, which is the primary function of the wildcat brake. The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) The anchor will not immediately drop without the brake's restraint, B) The clutch will not overheat due to the issue with the brake lining, and D) The driving engine will not overspeed as a direct result of the worn brake lining.