Reduce brake fade
The decrease of stopping power commonly refereed to as "brake fade" happens after repeated application of the brakes, especially when carrying heavy loads or in high-speed situations. While there is no way to eliminate brake fade all together, there are several things you can do to reduce it.
When traversing a downhill road, select a lower gear rather than applying the brakes to slow down the vehicle. In a vehicle with an automatic transmission, you should apply the brakes first before switching to a lower gear.
When braking, "tapping" the brakes, as opposed to constant application, give the brakes an opportunity to cool between applications, therefore reducing brake fade.
After replacing your brakes, try not to over-brake or put too much strain on them within the first 100-150 miles. If you can afford them, high performance brakes and rotors provide better stopping power with less brake fade due to higher-quality materials used that increases friction while decreasing the amount of concentrated heat applied to the brakes.
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