Brake pad smell after long downhills

Question. Do you use lower gears going down hill?

No, because I have that 4r100 trans that is known for building up to much pressure in low gears and pressure blows up the front seal in trans.

Never ride the brakes going downhill.

Yes... it was my fault. Didn't really think about overheating brakes until I smelled them. Following in-laws that has exhaust brake, only saw his brake lights couple times; he was able to creep down. I should of have pulled over and waited 5 or 10 min to let him get far enough ahead that I didn't keep coming up on him.

I would replace them with some better performing pads from some place like EBC

Yes, was reading that they are highly rated, I think that is what I'll get. Right know I have what ever Les Schwab put on. I don't think they are anything quality wise.



Tried to find and post a map so folks can see where it happened. Didn't find any but did find a youtube vid of motorcycle guy,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMPy7zCD29w

Really not that steep but at lower speeds when following somebody somebody driving slow makes a difference.