What Causes Brake Discs to Overheat?
1 Answers
Reasons for brake disc overheating: 1. Insufficient clearance or seizure between brake pads and wheel hub; 2. Lack of lubrication or damage to wheel bearings; 3. Frequent brake application; 4. Low tire pressure. Important note: Avoid prolonged brake application. When descending slopes, shift to lower gears to let the engine control vehicle speed, minimizing brake usage. Excessive braking can cause overheating and performance degradation, potentially leading to brake failure over time. Brake systems include disc brakes, drum brakes, and air brakes. Disc brakes offer better heat dissipation than drum brakes, making them less prone to thermal fade during high-speed braking, thus providing superior high-speed braking performance.