I was always wondering this. Imagine a steep descent. What is better for brake wear - braking constantly or more powerful just at the end? Anybody knows? Goes for both rim and disc brakes

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    42 months ago

    Hm, yes, but total amount of heat is constant. Perhaps it cools quicker with bursts and its higher temperatures because of difference in temperature against ambient.

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      2 months ago

      Not all the heat goes into your brake pads. Your rims or discs take much of the heat but also cool down very fast.