Re: brakes and lonnnng downhills (longish)

["Gary G. Erickson" <erickson@teleport.com>]

Chris Newbold wrote:

> In order for Phil's rear brakes to have generated more heat than the fronts,
> they would have had to be applying more braking force than the fronts.

But, what about the fact that the rear brakes are smaller (pads and
rotors) and possibly not vented (I don't remember which car we're
talking about now!)?

Wouldn't that cause them to retain more of the heat that they generate,
making them feel hotter than the fronts?

Just an idea, all disclaimers apply.

-Gary 

'85 turbo GT Coupe (with rear drums!)
'84 4kq (aka RattleTrap)