When experiencing brake fade, the pedal will still feel normal, but the vehicle won’t slow down as you’d expect. You’ll typically be able to smell the brake pads overheating, and though the brakes are applied, the vehicle isn’t stopping well. @autoedits_jason explains how brakes use both abrasive and adherent friction to stop the vehicle. When the brakes are cool, the abrasive friction of the pad onto the rotor is used. Adherent friction comes into play when things heat up. Over time and use, ma