At high temperatures, the brakes can overheat due to friction against the disc, for example
When the temperature is high, above 30°C, the cooling capacity of the car’s brake discs and pads is
is proportionally reduced, something that also happens with brake fluid, although it can work with a few degrees more. And it is that before this summer’s forecast of long-haul travel, of ‘Choose quality, choose trust’ (ECEC), formed by twenty auto parts manufacturers who have stuck to Sernauto, they explain that maintenance must be done on this crucial part, “not only because of the undue exertion to which it is subjected, but also because the
high temperatures affect the good condition of the brakes», they explain. “In addition, after the strong heat wave we recently experienced,” they add.
In this sense, they emphasize that in summer the dissipation of heat is more difficult and the discs can deform, in the same way that the brake fluid could boil,
so the brakes wouldn’t work For example, the brakes can overheat at high temperatures due to friction against the disc. “The result, less effective braking,” the initiative warns, emphasizing “the vital importance of good braking system condition for the safety of the vehicle and its occupants.”
In this sense, if after the heat wave or during the high temperatures that will come in the summer,
we observe symptoms such as “noises or vibrations when braking, that the brake pedal drops, is very hard or is losing braking power, we should assess the braking system as soon as possible”, they recommend.
Likewise, according to the Spanish Confederation of Automotive and Related Repair Shops (CETRAA), in the case of vehicles older than 10 years, the condition of the brakes
on arrival at the workshop it is very worn according to 76% of the respondents. In vehicles between 6 and 10 years old, the brakes are also very worn in 45% of cases, resulting in a risk to safety while driving, according to the study. Even for vehicles between 1 and 5 years old, 24% of respondents believe that the condition of the brakes they have on arrival at the workshop is also very worn.
Source: La Verdad
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