Is It Normal for Brake Pads to Get Hot?

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Harris
07/29/25 11:35am
Brake pads getting hot is normal, and here are the specific details: 1. Friction generates heat during car braking. Car braking is achieved by the friction between the brake pads and the brake disc, which creates braking force to slow down or stop the car. During normal operation of the braking system, the friction between the brake pads and the brake disc generates heat, causing the brake pads to become hot. 2. Introduction to car brake pads. Car brake pads, also known as brake linings, are friction materials fixed to the brake drum or brake disc that rotates with the wheel. Car brake pads are generally composed of a steel plate, an adhesive heat insulation layer, and a friction block. The steel plate is coated to prevent rust, and the coating process is monitored using an SMT-4 furnace temperature tracker to ensure the temperature distribution during the coating process meets quality standards.
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