The Ultimate Brake Reference
The Brake Bible - 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
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Stoptech Technical Brake Articles
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 |
ok this is gonna take a while... complete listing coming soon!
bryan |
thread opened to encourage others to add in other brake tech... :)
bryan |
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? |
How to Bed-in Brake Pads. Worth the watch.
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The biggest thing I learned was the need for frequent rebedding...that's where I slacked off and plan to improve. |
Found a really cool article from GRM breaking down your braking system in simple terms... there's a lot to it so its a great read!
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