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Re: [T3] brake pad grooves and gasification


On 29 Dec 98, at 22:48, Toby B wrote:

> 	You're right, Jim, but it's not for water, it's for gassing.  When you
> REALLY heat organic (read asbestos) pads, the binders start to gasify. 
> This gas then forms a slick layer between your pad and the rotor, and
> braking goes away. 

YES!!!  This sounds much better than the story my old and feeble mind 
was coming up with.  Thanks.

Jim
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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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