View Full Version : The Ultimate Brake Reference
TROLL
10-23-2005, 11:33 PM
The Brake Bible (http://www.carbibles.com/brake_bible.html) - thermodynamics, brake fade and drilled rotors, the different types of brakes, brake actuators, mechanical advantage, power brakes and master cylinders, anti-lock braking systems, brake hoses, brake fluids, brake warning lights, and LED replacement bulbs
TROLL
10-23-2005, 11:36 PM
Stoptech Technical Brake Articles (http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/tech_white_papers.shtml)
Articles Listed:
The Physics of Braking Systems
Brake Bias and Performance: Why Brake Balance Matters
Brake Systems and Upgrade Selections
Rear Brake Upgrades, Is Bigger Really Better?
ABS and Big Brake Kits Fundamentals, Impacts, and Real-World Solutions
Formulas for Vehicle Braking Dynamics
The "Warped" Brake Disc and Other Myths of the Braking System
Pad Knockback: A Common Racing Phenomenon
Brake Pedal Setup and Dual Master Cylinder Installation Guide NEW
Pad and Rotor Bed-In Theory, Definitions and Procedures NEW
Removal of Uneven Pad Deposits From Rotors Using Aggressive Friction Compounds
How to Bleed Brakes - The Right Way
Bleeding ABS, is it really as hard as it sounds?
Brake Fluid 1A
Monobloc Versus Two Piece Calipers
Stainless Steel Brake Lines Q&A
Brake Proportioning Valves: The True Story of a Misunderstood, Misused and Misnamed Brake System Component
Glossary of Braking Terminology
TROLL
10-24-2005, 12:35 AM
ok this is gonna take a while... complete listing coming soon!
bryan
TROLL
11-30-2005, 02:37 PM
thread opened to encourage others to add in other brake tech... :)
bryan
Safir
12-21-2005, 07:31 PM
Don't forget the tire rack's Brake Tech section:
http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/tech/index.jsp
All About Performance Categories
Brake Pad and Rotor Bed-In Procedures
Brake Pad or Rotor Inspection & Replacement
Brake Rotors and Track Use
Brakes 101
Choosing Brake Components
D3EAŽ Brake Testing
Frozen Brake Rotors: Cryogenics 101
Getting the Right Fit: Brake System Upgrades
The Finishing Touch: Brake Rotors
Understanding How Brakes Work
Why Ceramic Brake Pads?
vBulletin® v3.7.3, Copyright ©2000-2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.