A Driver Sped Down a Track in a 5,400-Pound SUV. Then It Caught Fire.
created: July 7, 2025, 1:30 p.m. | updated: July 9, 2025, 12:47 p.m.
Xiaomi’s YU7 SUV was recently seen at a track day suffering a brake fire.
Track-driving enthusiasts—who also daily drive their vehicles—will upgrade to stainless steel brake lines and higher-boiling-point brake fluid, along with high-performance brake rotors and brake pads to handle the extra demands.
In fact, Xiaomi itself has warned that its YU7 SUV isn’t designed for track use in its stock form.
Conveniently, the video (see above) includes an infrared thermometer that shows the brake pads registering over 600 degrees Celsius.
The YU7 Max that experienced the brake fire was fitted with higher-specification brake pads and rotors designed for track use.
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