What Are the Causes of Brake Disc Overheating?
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Brake disc overheating can be caused by: 1. Lack of maintenance leading to poor brake return; 2. Insufficient strength of the brake caliper return spring; 3. Air leakage in the brake air system causing automatic braking; 4. Improper brake adjustment resulting in overheating; 5. Out-of-round brake drums or faulty brake air pumps. A brake disc is a circular disc that rotates as the vehicle moves. When the brakes are applied, the brake caliper clamps onto the disc to slow down or stop the vehicle. The brake disc is a crucial component of the braking system, which includes disc brakes, drum brakes, and air brakes. Structurally, they can be solid or ventilated discs, and by material, they are categorized into carbon fiber ceramic brake discs and metal brake discs.