Brake manufacturer Brembo issued a technical bulletin on Saturday in response to the large volume of overheating issues faced by Verizon IndyCar Series drivers while using new carbon fiber brake discs and pads from Performance Friction Corporation and Brembo's existing brake calipers. "Brembo recently has become aware of an alleged problem caused by excessive brake operating temperatures," the company said while referencing RACER's story from Thursday which detailed the cause and effects of the overheating. Asked about the use of the word "alleged" in its release, a Brembo representative said it was due to the brand's lack of involvement in testing, and being excluded...
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