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Why do brake pads in a racing car glow red hot?

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 9/19/2023

It is because of friction heating them up and the heat makes it light up so you see it red. It is the same in big car factories they heat up the metal red hot so it is easier to mold.

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