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Brake Fade—Brake fade occurs when the brakes get too hot, such as after repeated hard stops. The driver notices it as increased pedal travel and/or increased pedal effort.

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I'm not heavy and as such I don't experience brake fade. Instead, what I notice is that long, steep, and repeated descents cause the brake rotors to warp from the heat.