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Brake overheating (amber)
Amber thermometer inside a circle, with curved brackets on both sides. · also called “brake overheat”, “brakes hot”
What it means on audi
Brakes running hot
The brake discs and pads are getting too hot. Stop when safe and let them cool down, because overheated brake fluid can boil and leave the brakes without pressure.
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Questions about the Brake overheating (amber) symbol
- What does the Brake overheating (amber) symbol mean on Audi cars?
- The brake discs and pads are getting too hot. Stop when safe and let them cool down, because overheated brake fluid can boil and leave the brakes without pressure.
- What does the Brake overheating (amber) symbol mean on Škoda cars?
- Lit alone: the brakes were heavily loaded on a long downhill run. You can continue with extra caution, using the braking effect of the engine. Lit together with the amber triangle: brake temperature is high. Park safely and secure the car with the parking brake.
- Does the Brake overheating (amber) symbol mean the same on every appliance?
- No. On Audi cars it means: Brakes running hot. On Škoda cars it means: Brakes hot.
- What does the Brake overheating (amber) symbol look like?
- Amber thermometer inside a circle, with curved brackets on both sides. It is also called “brake overheat” and “brakes hot”.
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