|
|
Subject:
Automotive brakes
Category: Science > Physics Asked by: jdabbs-ga List Price: $20.00 |
Posted:
25 Jul 2006 11:15 PDT
Expires: 24 Aug 2006 11:15 PDT Question ID: 749387 |
Will using larger rotors and calipers on 4wheel ABS disc brakes, and no other changes, stop you faster for a single stop? |
|
There is no answer at this time. |
|
Subject:
Re: Automotive brakes
From: thither-ga on 25 Jul 2006 11:42 PDT |
Perhaps this will be of help: http://www.madsci.org/posts/archives/2000-06/960601468.Eg.r.html Have a good day. |
Subject:
Re: Automotive brakes
From: myoarin-ga on 25 Jul 2006 14:09 PDT |
Very good explantion, Thither. Here in Germany (where people can drive 200+ km/h), advance driving training places recommend for us amateur drivers that in an emergency it best to stomp it down and skid (if one doesn't have ABS), probably resulting in a faster stop than any amateur attempt to do what that link explains. They also tell people to do this to overcome the natural tendency to brake too diffidently. Of course, you will need a new set of tires, but you asked about a single stop. And if the car has ABS, the same thing applies, of course. |
Subject:
Re: Automotive brakes
From: bstsurf-ga on 25 Jul 2006 15:05 PDT |
It wont help you stop faster but it will help your brakes fade (fade is where the pedal requires more effort for given amount of stopping power)less and reduce the rotor temp which as the temp rises the efficiency becomes less and at somepoint the brake fluid boils making brakes useless. For the best way to increase stopping power increase the contact area of the tire (get larger and stickier tires) as that is the ultimate thing that matters. |
If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by emailing us at answers-support@google.com with the question ID listed above. Thank you. |
Search Google Answers for |
Google Home - Answers FAQ - Terms of Service - Privacy Policy |