Heat from Front Brembo Brakes

[phins]

I have noted considerable heat radiating from the front Brembo brakes on my 2010 V8 Sedan, while almost nothing coming from the smaller rear brakes. Is this normal? Do the rear brakes do almost nothing? The rear brakes have been recently serviced by the local dealer.

 

[scottdk]

I have noted considerable heat radiating from the front Brembo brakes on my 2010 V8 Sedan, while almost nothing coming from the smaller rear brakes. Is this normal? Do the rear brakes do almost nothing? The rear brakes have been recently serviced by the local dealer.

Hyundai only equipped the Coupe with the Brembo brake package, so I'm assuming you just mean the standard brakes on the 3.8 sedan??

Most of your braking comes from the front of the brakes since during braking kinetic energy is transferred to the front of the vehicle, so in combination of more braking force in the front and larger brakes vs. the rear = more heat.

Does this clarify?