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@Smallfurry
Descending quiet mountain roads is mostly fine. I descended a mountain road full of caravanettes, and was constantly on the brakes though. This melted the feck out of my cheap carbon clinchers. The deformations in the bead hook were a full 3-4mm. I have no idea how the tyre didnt explode off. I InFact didnt even notice how screwed the front rim was untill the next time I tried to ride it and the brakes went into a fit.
Just a heads up.
I'm sure if you take this into consideration, and pump the brakes, allowing them time to cool. You'll be fine.
You've done a great job on the bike BTW. Looks real nice in a 'I'd really want to ride that' kinda way.