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Old 01-20-2012, 02:25 AM
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Originally Posted by sound_wave
Out of interest, what is it that actually causes brake fade?

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Crap pad that can't cope with high temp, boiled brake oil, disk can't cope with high temp...etc
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Brake fade is often the pad material getting so hot that it starts to break down and give off gasses. These gasses cause a layer of air to get between the pad and disk (like a hovercraft). Its this that makes the pedal have no effect.


Disks = Brakes international with OEM honda pads is a nice combo and very cheap. For the track the same disks work well with EBC yellows in my experience (Castrol SRF fluid)
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