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Old 09-12-04 | 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Reggie
does anyone have any idea how hot disc brakes can get, and if you ever suffered from brake failure? i 've seen ppl actually pour water on the brakes and massive amount of steam coming off but never know how hot it gets, any ideas?
Not the temp. But I have seen burns into the skin like branding. Extended use of brakes causes overheating and then brake fade.
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