What should I do if the brake pads smoke in hot weather?

When the weather is hot, people and vehicles tend to get angry easily. I have been reading some news reports recently, and there are endless news about spontaneous combustion of cars. What causes a car to spontaneously ignite? What should I do if the brake pads smoke when it’s hot?

There are many reasons why brake pads smoke. Find out the specific reasons for dealing with them:

1. If frequent braking causes the brake pads to become overheated and smoke, do not brake frequently for a long time.

2. If the organic content in the brake pad formula is unqualified or the manufacturing process is unstable, smoke will occur. The solution is to replace the brake pads.

3. Improper installation of the brake pads causes the brake pads to rub and smoke, and the brake pads need to be reinstalled.

When the brake pads are smoking, it is recommended to park the car on a flat surface without a slope, put down the handbrake, put it into neutral, and then push the car by yourself. If you can't push or get tired of pushing, the car will move, which means the rear wheels will lock. If not, another possibility is that the brake fluid leaks from the rear wheel and drips on the brake disc. The high temperature generated during braking causes evaporation or even combustion and smoke. Whether it is the above reasons or other faults, it is recommended that riders go to the repair shop to have it checked. After all, safety comes first. Car brake pads are consumables and must be replaced if they are worn to the critical level. Let’s first talk about the precautions when replacing brake pads.

1. When replacing, replace the brake pads provided with original accessories. Only in this way will the braking effect between the brake pad and the brake disc be good and the wear and tear will be small.

2. When replacing the brake pads, special tools must be used to push the brake cylinder back. Do not use other crowbars to press hard, as this may easily cause the brake caliper guide screw to bend and the brake pads to get stuck.

3. After replacing the brake pads, be sure to apply the brakes a few more times. This can eliminate the gap between the brake shoes and the brake disc, causing the first step not to brake, which is prone to accidents.

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