Is there any way that it could possibly be normal for my front brakes to smoke after *slightly* hard street usage?
Someone finally decided to step up on #1934 today, and although I knew what the outcome would be (it was a Grand Prix), I was happy to oblige. Story for another section. :smile:
Anyway, a small amount of hard braking was involved (probably 70mph to 20 in a fairly short distance), because honestly there was a bit too much traffic for even our short race. A couple of hard ones, no anti-lock activation that I could feel. 1/2 mile later I arrive at my girlfriend's house. As I pull up, I notice that unmistakable scorched brake smell. I get out, and there is SMOKE billowing from under both front fenders. WTF? Is there ANY way that this is normal?
I've noticed that the brakes would smell hot after a bit of getting on it before, and it worried me a bit, but SMOKE?
I hope it's just a case of "switch to XYZ pads and all will be well". Anyone?
Thanks!
Joe
Someone finally decided to step up on #1934 today, and although I knew what the outcome would be (it was a Grand Prix), I was happy to oblige. Story for another section. :smile:
Anyway, a small amount of hard braking was involved (probably 70mph to 20 in a fairly short distance), because honestly there was a bit too much traffic for even our short race. A couple of hard ones, no anti-lock activation that I could feel. 1/2 mile later I arrive at my girlfriend's house. As I pull up, I notice that unmistakable scorched brake smell. I get out, and there is SMOKE billowing from under both front fenders. WTF? Is there ANY way that this is normal?
I've noticed that the brakes would smell hot after a bit of getting on it before, and it worried me a bit, but SMOKE?
I hope it's just a case of "switch to XYZ pads and all will be well". Anyone?
Thanks!
Joe