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Old 07-31-2012, 09:58 AM   #15 (permalink)
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Brake cooling? I recall reading a statement that when they were testing the intrepid as a police vehicle the test was multiple runs at WOT to 100mph then hard on the brakes to a complete stop, immediately start again. After I think 3 runs the brakes were glowing and one test car actually had something in the wheel well catch fire. They revised the brake rotor for better cooling. Obviously you would never get your brakes this hot, unless you plan on driving like a hell-bent moron you'll be fine.
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