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Originally Posted by gee-m-w
Incorrect. You'd be insane to pull the hand brake after coming off track even with a traditional drum. That whole system (wheel bearings, hub, rotors) is extremely hot coming off track. The paddock is level and there is no reason to put the brake on. Just roll into your space in 1st gear and turn off the engine - it stops without the brake.
It's not the same hydraulic system. It's an electric actuator motor on the caliper that forces the pad to engage with a clamping force.
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Not hot enough to cause an issue. The drum and shoes are not used for braking during the track session, so they do not build up heat. I have done it for the last 12 years (E46 and E92 M3s) and never had any issues. And no, the paddocks are not level at every track. Sometimes, it is good to let the engine run a few minute before you shut it down, especially on very hot days.