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Can You Pour Water on Overheated Brakes?

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DelRonan

07/23/25 8:58pm

It is not advisable to pour water on overheated brakes. The working principle of brakes is introduced as follows: 1. Introduction 1: The working principle of brakes mainly comes from friction, using the friction between the brake pads and the brake discs, as well as the tires and the ground, to convert the kinetic energy of the moving vehicle into thermal energy after friction, thereby stopping the car. A good and efficient braking system must be able to provide stable, sufficient, and controllable braking force, and have good hydraulic transmission and heat dissipation capabilities to ensure that the force applied by the driver from the brake pedal can be fully and effectively transmitted to the master cylinder and each slave cylinder, and to avoid hydraulic failure and brake fade caused by high heat. 2. Introduction 2: The brake pads are the direct components that achieve braking, and the friction material's friction capability is very important. One is that the friction coefficient is not high, and the other is that the friction material is prone to thermal fade and ablation phenomena.

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ElizabethAnn

08/10/25 6:52pm

I strongly advise against pouring water on overheated brakes. When brake discs reach high temperatures, the metal expands. Suddenly dousing them with water causes rapid external cooling and contraction while the interior remains hot. This stress can warp or crack the brake discs, severely compromising braking performance and potentially causing accidents during high-speed driving. The correct approach is to find a safe place to park and allow the brakes to cool naturally for at least half an hour. When descending steep mountain roads, it's wiser to shift to a lower gear in advance to reduce brake load – preventing overheating is key. Never neglect routine maintenance; excessively worn brake pads generate more friction heat. Regular inspections ensure the system functions properly – don't wait until danger strikes to regret negligence.

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