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Old 15th Jan 2005, 08:38
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Rodger Ramjet
 
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Dash 8 - sparks from wheel

Landing at Manchester the other day in a Dash 8, I noticed sparks coming from the left side wheel as the brakes went on. No-one seemed to mention it to the crew. Is this normal? Do plane brakes have brake pads that can wear out like cars?
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