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RE: Upgrading front brakes 2011/02/24 21:30:20 (permalink)
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Hi guys, have a major problem with my mk1 escort. I have the Volvo brakes on the front and pug on the rear. An adjustable pedal box as well. However after years of tinkering with the system, I have had no luck. This car does not stop. It has no booster although I have tried one and it made no difference. These brakes are really bad. Can someone please advise what masters i should be running. My pedal box is a modified escort one with under dash mc's.
I am desperate
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RE: Upgrading front brakes 2011/02/25 01:10:30 (permalink)
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Just on what fordys was sayn, friction is just the coefficient times the force that the surface has to push back on the object. Surface area doesn't affect it*. The extra area is just going to be able to conduct the heat more effectively. Also the further out from the center of the axle ie bigger discs the better as you will have more contact time and more leverage. I would think you would measure braking strength in torques so the further = win.
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RE: Upgrading front brakes 2011/02/25 20:00:53 (permalink)
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Others may disagree, i recommend .625 front & .700 or .750 rear. the smaller front m/cyl will give you more pedal feel, as you have a bias box adjust as required..
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