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May 2002
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Brake limitations....
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Sun, 22 August 2004 13:33
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Just a bit of a random tech question to try and improve my knowledge on the subject.....
In current braking systems, what is the limiting factor? I can think of a number of things that effect braking performance (Disk thickness (fade resistance), disk surface area, pad area, pad/disk coefficient of friction, piston area (generally more pistons are better (due to better force distribution) but when does limited returns set in?), suspension set up, and also tyres.
I'm just curious as to what the bottle neck in current braking systems actually is.....it seems that having the thickest, biggest disks with massive pads and as many pistons per caliper as possible would ideal, but if that is the case how come someone hasn't invented a 'full disk face' friction material (i.e. a similar setup to a clutch!)?. I guess the bigger the pads and disks the quicker the energy can be dissipated from the system (a case of bigger is better  ) .........
Anyway, was something that came across my mind, and thought that you knowledgeable people here would have some interesting knowledge to share 
Cheers
Wilbo
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wilbo666 | Sun, 22 August 2004 13:33 |
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Norbie | Sun, 22 August 2004 13:59 |
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Simon-AE86 | Sun, 22 August 2004 14:03 |
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joecoolmk2 | Mon, 23 August 2004 02:00 |
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bbaacchhyy | Tue, 24 August 2004 06:03 |
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justcallmefrank | Tue, 24 August 2004 06:30 |
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bbaacchhyy | Tue, 24 August 2004 06:39 |
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wilbo666 | Sun, 29 August 2004 00:58 |
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thechuckster | Sun, 29 August 2004 11:11 |
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wilbo666 | Mon, 30 August 2004 06:37 |
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Norbie | Mon, 30 August 2004 06:49 |
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Jayem | Mon, 30 August 2004 10:36 |
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