Xiaomi’s new electric SUV model YU7 Max came to the fore with an incident that occurred during track tests. While flames coming out of the vehicle’s brake calipers quickly caused a great stir on social media, the company’s statement defended that the situation was “completely normal”.

YU7 Max became the subject of an unpleasant incident

The incident in question occurred during the YU7 Max’s track runs. In the video spread on social media, open flames can be seen coming out of the front brake calipers of the vehicle entering the pit area. The technical team measured the temperature just a few centimeters away from the caliper at the time of the incident and the value was recorded as 619°C. This temperature is only 40 degrees away from the melting point of aluminum.

YU7 Max produces 682 horsepower and 866 Nm of torque with its dual-engine structure. The SUV, which falls into the high-power segment in terms of performance values, is expected to have an equally powerful and safe brake system. However, the situation experienced during the test raised questions about these expectations.

Xiaomi stated that the brake pads used were organic with low metal content and that it was normal for such pads to catch fire for a short time at temperatures above 600°C. The company emphasized that no decrease in brake performance was detected after the incident and that the test was carried out under controlled conditions.

The statement also shared that the regenerative braking system called “Master Mode”, designed to reduce the brake load during the test, was not used. If this system is active, regenerative braking can be provided up to 0.2G, reducing the load on the mechanical brakes. However, only the mechanical brakes were active during the test drive. It was determined that the brake system was exposed to a serious load with a total weight of 2.3 tons.

Xiaomi clearly states that the YU7 Max is not suitable for track rides in its stock form. The company points out that users planning high-performance rides on the track should upgrade critical components such as brake discs, pads and cooling systems.