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Re: Brake design question - Ray? Anyone?
Ray O <rokigawa@tristarassociatesDOTcom> writes:
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> Rear brakes last longer than front brakes because the front
> brakes do most of the stopping.[/color]
On cars with 4-wheel discs, the front rotors are of larger
diameter than the rear rotors for that reason (and are often
vented as well).
Since the stopping capacity of the front brakes meet or exceed
what's needed at the rear wheels, why not use the same rotors
and calipers at all four wheels and make any necessary adjustments
with a brake proportioning valve? Expenses could be lowered by
having to procure, transport and stock fewer components.
Geoff
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