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Old 06-14-2010, 10:36 AM   #221 (permalink)
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In normal daily driving, I decided to check the brake temperature. I was able to reach around the back and hold onto the brake discs. They were only lightly warm. If you're trying to "drive without brakes", it's not going to be any problem.

For long grades, as Neil said, downshift and engine brake.

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