Does the Brake Disc Get Hot During Normal Driving?
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During normal driving, the brake disc will become hot. There is slight friction between the brake pads and the brake disc during normal driving, which causes heating—this is a normal phenomenon. When the vehicle brakes, friction is generated between the brake caliper and the brake pads, leading to the brake disc heating up. This is also normal and has no adverse effects on the car as long as the heating remains within normal limits. Simply put, the brake disc is a circular disc that rotates when the car is moving. The brake caliper clamps the brake disc to generate braking force, which helps in slowing down or stopping the vehicle.