🔍 Key Concepts

• Mooring winch brakes and how friction is affected by moisture • Safe ways to dry and warm brake linings without damaging them • Why adding oil or lubricants to friction surfaces is usually dangerous

💭 Think About

• Think about how friction brakes work: what happens if the surface is oily vs. dry? • Which option uses controlled friction/heat in a way that could safely drive out moisture? • Which options sound more like design features or extreme measures rather than normal shipboard practice?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify which method would increase friction and generate gentle heat at the brake surface. • Eliminate any choice that would reduce friction on the brake lining. • Consider whether replacing brake linings is standard first step or only done when they are worn or damaged.