Stick shift at 'N' at stop lights(Auto trans) - Toyota Yaris Forums

djct_watt · 02-21-2010, 10:24 PM

Actually, if you've been heavy on your brakes and hit a stop light, you may in fact WANT to shift to neutral. If you've cooked your pads to the point of fading, leaving the brakes depressed while stopped keeps the pads in contact with the rotor, possibly causing the rotors to warp. Even if it does not warp, you are not allowing air to enter/escape between the rotor/pads to help radiate away the heat.

Keep in mind, under normal driving, this doesn't really apply. But if you've been driving aggressively, it's a good idea to help those brakes cool off as much as possible.

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02-21-2010, 10:24 PM	#3
djct_watt Drives: 2010 NCP91 5spd Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Thailand Posts: 449	Actually, if you've been heavy on your brakes and hit a stop light, you may in fact WANT to shift to neutral. If you've cooked your pads to the point of fading, leaving the brakes depressed while stopped keeps the pads in contact with the rotor, possibly causing the rotors to warp. Even if it does not warp, you are not allowing air to enter/escape between the rotor/pads to help radiate away the heat. Keep in mind, under normal driving, this doesn't really apply. But if you've been driving aggressively, it's a good idea to help those brakes cool off as much as possible.