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racer_d · 04-16-2007, 08:01 PM

Well, tell us more about yor car?

How old is it?
What kind of brake pads are in it?
When was the last time you changed brake fluid?
What kind of brake fluid are you using?

Hot brakes tend to get a soft, mushy feeling as the heat from the rotor and brake pad heat up the brake fluid, most often causing it to boil, thus diminishing braking ability.

You don't mention how fast you were going and how much air was able to get to the brakes, but it sounds like you were experiencing some fade. The "squeal" well, not usually related to brake fade per se, more often a symptom of brake dust accumulating on the pad/rotor and causing noise during light application of the brakes.

04-16-2007, 08:01 PM	#2
racer_d Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 846	Well, tell us more about yor car? How old is it? What kind of brake pads are in it? When was the last time you changed brake fluid? What kind of brake fluid are you using? Hot brakes tend to get a soft, mushy feeling as the heat from the rotor and brake pad heat up the brake fluid, most often causing it to boil, thus diminishing braking ability. You don't mention how fast you were going and how much air was able to get to the brakes, but it sounds like you were experiencing some fade. The "squeal" well, not usually related to brake fade per se, more often a symptom of brake dust accumulating on the pad/rotor and causing noise during light application of the brakes. __________________ 1976 914 2.0 2000 Boxster 2.7 (sold) 1978 911 SC (sold) 1970 914 w/2056 (sold)