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Originally Posted by Aquaticedge
I have an interesting question. might be covered or beaten to death and flogged for a few weeks past expiration.... but.. When I'm out and about driving I tend to slow down way before a stoplight gently in hopes that it turns green (usually does) before I get right up to the stop line (no I'm not stopping a mile back) in terms of break wear, is it better to lightly stop as I am doing or are other peoples Idea better of just a sharp stop?
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Concerning the Brakes Pads and Rotors what you describe is best.
Heavy braking equals a lot of heat build up in a short time and that is bad for the Pads and the Rotors.