Can You Pour Water on Hot Brake Pads?
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It is not advisable to pour water on overheated brake pads, as this can cause the brake pads and rotors to cool down too rapidly, potentially leading to deformation or cracking. The primary function of brakes is to reduce speed or bring the vehicle to a complete stop. Below are detailed explanations: 1. Working Principle: Brakes operate by converting the kinetic energy of the moving vehicle into thermal energy through friction between the brake pads and drums, as well as between the tires and the road surface, thereby slowing down or stopping the car. 2. Causes of Brake Failure: Presence of impurities or poor sealing in the master cylinder; failure of the vacuum booster; contaminated brake fluid; leakage in the master or slave cylinders; air leaks in the air reservoir or pipe connections; severe overloading; carbonization of the brake drum; insufficient brake fluid in the master cylinder; or wear of the master cylinder piston.