Can You Continue Driving with Overheated Brake Discs?
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You should not continue driving with overheated brake discs. Below are the relevant details: 1. Friction: The working principle of brakes mainly relies on friction, which converts the kinetic energy of the moving vehicle into thermal energy through the friction between the brake pads and discs (or drums), as well as between the tires and the ground, thereby stopping the vehicle. Therefore, any abnormal condition of the brake pads must be addressed immediately. 2. Thickness: Under normal driving conditions, the brake pads should be inspected every 5,000 kilometers. This inspection should not only include checking the remaining thickness but also the wear condition of the pads, whether the wear is even on both sides, and whether the pads retract smoothly. Any abnormalities must be dealt with immediately.