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What Causes Brake Pads to Smoke?

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WestonRose

07/25/25 7:28am

The reasons for brake pads smoking are: 1. Long downhill slopes and frequent braking can cause excessive temperatures; 2. The organic content in the brake pad formula is unqualified or the manufacturing process is unstable; 3. Improper installation of brake pads can cause the pads and disc to fail to separate normally, resulting in continuous high-temperature friction. The working principle of brakes is: by utilizing the friction between the brake pads and brake drum, as well as between the tires and the ground, the kinetic energy of the moving vehicle is converted into heat energy after friction, thereby slowing down or stopping the vehicle. The method for replacing brake pads is: 1. Open the engine compartment to check the brake fluid level height to prevent overflow during replacement; 2. Remove the wheel where the brake is located; 3. Remove the bolts of the brake caliper and take out the brake pads; 4. Install new brake pads and tighten the guide bolts.

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