[Richard in Anaheim CA]

Werner,

Friction is what causes the car to slow down. Friction creates heat. Your brake drums are doing their job.

Driving technique can minimize brake fade.
1. slow down before you start down he hill.
2. Make sure you are out of overdrive and transmission is in gear.
3. Make sure your hand throttle is all the way up and your foot is OFF the gas pedal and OFF the clutch until you are off the hill.
4. Let the engine compression regulate your speed.
5. If your speed increases too much apply the brakes FIRMLY to bring your speed under control then get OFF the brake to allow the drums to cool until your speed is again too fast.
6. Repeat #5 as needed. DO NOT RIDE THE BRAKE PEDAL. (verboten)

Richard
Anaheim CA