{"id":83370,"date":"2023-05-11T18:12:56","date_gmt":"2023-05-12T01:12:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=83370"},"modified":"2025-05-30T00:45:48","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T07:45:48","slug":"the-dangers-of-brake-fade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/the-dangers-of-brake-fade\/","title":{"rendered":"The Dangers of Brake Fade"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column83370_cea524-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column83370_cea524-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column83370_cea524-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column83370_cea524-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column83370_cea524-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column83370_cea524-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column83370_cea524-4f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column83370_cea524-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column83370_cea524-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column83370_cea524-4f inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-a39f4d  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-cc9a54\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83370_0657cf-68, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83370_0657cf-68[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83370_0657cf-68\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83370_0657cf-68 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83370_0657cf-68[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83370_0657cf-68\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83370_0657cf-68 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83370_0657cf-68[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83370_0657cf-68\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading83370_0657cf-68 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83370_0657cf-68\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Brake fade is the temporary loss of braking power when the brakes are too hot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some common causes of brake fade include poor lining contact, worn-out drums, and charred linings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The three types of brake fades are mechanical fades, lining fades, and gas fades.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps one of the scariest things that can happen while you&rsquo;re out on the road is for the brakes to fade&#19968;especially when you&rsquo;re going too fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Brake Fade?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Brake fade is the temporary loss of braking power when the brakes are too hot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compared to disc brakes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/drum-brakes-vs-disc-brakes-learn-their-difference\/#What_are_Drum_Brakes_and_How_Do_They_Work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"drum brakes\">drum brakes<\/a> are more susceptible to fade. Excessive heat can reduce the friction between the brake shoe linings and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/brake-drum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"drum\">drum<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you experience brake fade, the pedal will feel the same, only the car doesn&rsquo;t seem to want to stop. This is more prevalent on cars with four-wheel drum brakes as in some cars prior to 1970.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>When you experience brake fade, the pedal will feel the same, only the car doesn&rsquo;t seem to want to stop.<\/p>\n<cite><em>&ndash;&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/author\/richardmccuistian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician\">Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes Brake Fade?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Brake fade occurs when there is poor lining contact, worn-out drums, and charred or glazed linings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take note, however, that even when the lining contact is good, the drums aren&rsquo;t worn out, and the linings aren&rsquo;t charred or glazed, brake fade from overheated linings can happen after braking suddenly from extremely high speeds but without sliding the wheels, or when riding the brake down a long, steep mountain road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/powerstop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;img src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/blog\/widgets\/in-article\/2023-powerstop\/powerstop-article-banner\" alt=\"Powerstop\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"&gt;'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/blog\/widgets\/in-article\/2023-powerstop\/powerstop-article-banner\" alt=\"Powerstop\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of Brake Fade<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are generally four types of brake fade. These are mechanical, lining, gas, and water fade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mechanical Fade<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mechanical fade is described as the expansion of the brake drum away from the brake linings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/brake-shoe-set\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"brake shoes\">brake shoes<\/a> are forced outward to maintain contact with the drum. This causes the brake pedal to drop while additional brake fluid travels to the hydraulic system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lining Fade<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This occurs when extreme heat reduces the brake lining material&rsquo;s friction coefficient, as described earlier. This can cause the brake pedal to become hard and reduce braking power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gas Fade<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Extended hard braking under high speeds can cause the brakes to produce a thin layer of gas and dust particles. This builds up between the brake shoe linings and drum, acting as a lubricant between the two.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column83370_78c67c-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column83370_78c67c-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column83370_78c67c-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column83370_78c67c-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column83370_78c67c-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column83370_78c67c-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column83370_78c67c-6b{position:relative;}.kadence-column83370_78c67c-6b, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column83370_78c67c-6b:not(.specificity){margin-bottom:30px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column83370_78c67c-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and 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rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uag-hide-mob uagb-block-10589ea6 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83370_3dc612-58, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83370_3dc612-58[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83370_3dc612-58\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83370_3dc612-58 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83370_3dc612-58[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83370_3dc612-58\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83370_3dc612-58 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83370_3dc612-58[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83370_3dc612-58\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading83370_3dc612-58 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83370_3dc612-58\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/powerstop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"More Powerstop Products for Your Vehicle\">More Powerstop Products for Your Vehicle<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to lining fade, gas fade can cause the brake pedal to become hard. You&rsquo;ll need to apply more force on the pedal to achieve the desired stopping power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Water Fade<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Water fade occurs when moisture builds up between the brake shoes and drum, lowering braking efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once this happens, you&rsquo;ll need to generate enough friction from the brakes to evaporate the water. Again, this is more of a problem for drum brakes that tend to trap water than for disc brakes, which easily shed water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Do When You Experience Brake Fade<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Brake fade can definitely cause you to panic because there&rsquo;s no assurance that you&rsquo;ll be able to stop without having a few dents and scratches on your car or even minor injuries if you&rsquo;ve been driving too fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you notice that the brakes aren&rsquo;t working as they should, shifting to a lower gear can help your vehicle slow down. Downshifting simply lets the engine compression do the braking for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also try pumping the brakes if you notice that the pedal is too low or nearly touching the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pumping the brakes prevents them from locking up by building up pressure in the system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s important to maneuver towards the nearest exit once you notice that the brakes aren&rsquo;t working to prevent crashing into nearby vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re still going too fast, things like hedges and bushes might help you slow down, but you&rsquo;re risking some sort of damage to your vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Aftermath of Brake Fade<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Extended braking at high speeds can cause the temperature of various brake parts to go as high as 1112<strong>&deg;<\/strong>F.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/car-brakes-overheating-closeup-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"car brakes overheating closeup\" class=\"wp-image-83386\" style=\"width:1024px;height:683px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/car-brakes-overheating-closeup-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/car-brakes-overheating-closeup-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/car-brakes-overheating-closeup-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/car-brakes-overheating-closeup-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/car-brakes-overheating-closeup-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/car-brakes-overheating-closeup-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/car-brakes-overheating-closeup-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/car-brakes-overheating-closeup-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Extended braking at high speeds can cause the temperature of various brake parts to go as high as 1112<strong>&deg;<\/strong>F.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This means that components like the hub caps and rotors can melt, warp, or crack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Extend the Lifespan of Your Brakes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several practices you can do to help keep your stock brakes around for a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Observe Good Driving Habits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&rsquo;t be too aggressive with the throttle. If you&rsquo;re not in a hurry, there&rsquo;s no reason to push the pedal to the metal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that the faster you go, the harder your brakes need to work to provide the necessary stopping power. 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