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Brake fade

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-000736

A reduction in braking effectiveness caused by excessive heat buildup in the braking system, typically affecting the brake pads and rotors. High temperatures can cause the friction material to outgas, forming a layer of gas that reduces the coefficient of friction, or lead to a temporary loss of friction material integrity. This phenomenon results in a longer stopping distance and requires greater pedal effort.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-000736
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectMechanical engineering
TranslationsGerman: Bremsfading; Spanish: desvanecimiento de freno; French: fading
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000736",
  "term": "Brake fade",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A reduction in braking effectiveness caused by excessive heat buildup in the braking system, typically affecting the brake pads and rotors. High temperatures can cause the friction material to outgas, forming a layer of gas that reduces the coefficient of friction, or lead to a temporary loss of friction material integrity. This phenomenon results in a longer stopping distance and requires greater pedal effort.",
  "subject": "Mechanical engineering",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Bremsfading",
    "es": "desvanecimiento de freno",
    "fr": "fading"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/brake-fade/"
}

Record 805 of 7,361 in Industrial and trades terminology (MLC-0113). Request the full dataset.