# NASCAR Allows Brake Repairs After Qualifying

> NASCAR permits brake rotor changes post-qualifying after driver complaints.
- Title: NASCAR Allows Brake Repairs After Qualifying · Autoweek
- Summary: NASCAR permits brake rotor changes post-qualifying after driver complaints. NASCAR now allows teams to replace front brake rotors and pads after Saturday's…
- Keywords: nascar, brake repairs, phoenix race, qualifying, brake rotors, chase briscoe, denny hamlin, nascar cup series, cars, sports, Allows, Brake
- Source: Autoweek — https://autoweek.com/racing/nascar/a74149597/nascar-allows-brake-repairs-after-qualifying
- Author: Deb Williams
- Published: 2026-10-15T20:27:29+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nascar, brake repairs, phoenix race, qualifying, brake rotors, chase briscoe, denny hamlin, nascar cup series, cars, sports
## NASCAR Rule Change
NASCAR permits teams to replace front brake rotors and pads after Saturday's practice and qualifying sessions at Phoenix.
## Brake Issues in August
Chase Briscoe and Denny Hamlin experienced brake problems during August practice at Iowa.
## Brake Failures in September
Ryan Blaney, Chase Elliott, and Chris Buescher had brake rotor explosions at World Wide Technology Raceway in September.
## Driver Statements
Buescher noted brake issues develop when brakes become super-hot and then cool during red flags.
## Current Rule Book
AP Racing Limited supplies brake rotors and calipers while teams handle brake pads under NASCAR rules.
## Brake Cooling Limits
Three brake-cooling assemblies may be used on the front and two on the rear with no liquid or gas cooling permitted.
## Key takeaway

NASCAR now allows teams to replace front brake rotors and pads after Saturday's practice and qualifying sessions at Phoenix.