The overheating of a brake disc has a direct relationship with a vehicle’s braking performance. The application of brakes causes friction between the disk and the brake pads, resulting in heat generation. If this heat is not maintained within reasonable limits, it can lead to extreme overheating and in turn, reduce the braking power, also referred to as brake fade. Some discs have thermal treatment additives that enhance the heat disposal which is attached to the brake ventilations, or there are also discs with holes or slots on both contact surfaces so that air from the hot surfaces can be heated and removed. This is achieved by drilled or slotted patterns which make the surfaces uncluttered and remove gas that is trapped from where the brakes are applied. Smooth braking can thus be accomplished with consistent pressure.
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