The rotor is means to act as a heatsink and draw the heat away from the friction area so it can pass from the rotor to the air, but if you stay squeezed, the heat can pass into the pad, pad backing plate, caliper, fluid...
@Emyr started
London Fixed Gear and Single-Speed is a community of predominantly fixed gear and single-speed cyclists in and around London, UK.
This site is supported almost exclusively by donations. Please consider donating a small amount regularly.
The rotor is means to act as a heatsink and draw the heat away from the friction area so it can pass from the rotor to the air, but if you stay squeezed, the heat can pass into the pad, pad backing plate, caliper, fluid...