What are the causes of brake pad overheating?
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Brake pad overheating is caused by poor retraction of the brake caliper leading to brake drag, or excessive braking frequency during driving which causes the brake disc to overheat. During vehicle operation, try to avoid frequent braking as it not only easily leads to brake disc overheating and damage, but may also cause harm to car tires, the engine, and automatic transmissions. The following introduces brake pads: 1. Definition and function of brake pads: Automobile brake pads, also called brake linings, refer to the friction materials fixed on the rotating brake drum or brake disc of the wheel. The friction lining and friction block bear external pressure to generate friction, thereby achieving the purpose of vehicle deceleration. 2. Composition of brake pads: Automobile brake pads are generally composed of steel plates, bonded heat insulation layers, and friction blocks. The steel plates are coated to prevent rust, and the coating process uses SMT-4 furnace temperature tracking instruments to monitor the temperature distribution during coating to ensure quality.