Why Do Overloaded Brakes Emit Flames?

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Overloaded brakes on aircraft, such as those used in Airbus models, can emit flames due to the combustion of ablative materials designed to dissipate heat. These materials, when subjected to extreme temperatures, ignite and produce visible flames rather than merely glowing red. The phenomenon occurs as a result of the chemical reaction involving oxygen, heat, and the combustible components of the brake system.

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Hello,

I saw this clip:

And i simply wonder what is the stuff that's burning?

Fire is a chemical reaction between oxygen, heat and some combustible material.

So shouldn't the brakes just be glowing red hot?
 
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I'm no expert, but I would guess that the Airbus uses brakes that, when overloaded, shed heat using some kind of ablative materials and that it is this material you see burn away initially at least.
 

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