When I was working out the details of my rear disk brake conversion
(and adjustable pedal setup), I used a book called "The Brake Math
Handbook" I believe.
I also found a great speadsheet that really helps with all of the
calcs. You can download a copy of the spreadsheet here:
http://sth2.com/Z-car/brakes.htm
If you have problems finding the spreadsheet, I'd be happy to help
with details/questions. I'm been through the process once, and I've
helped with the design of a few automotive braking systems in my job
as an automotive engineer.
Happy roadstering,
Chris Coker
On Aug 1, 2006, at 8:03 PM, RacerY@comcast.net wrote:
> Daniel,
> I'm starting a similar excercise with the race car (non- Datsun)
>
> The SHORT version is that you want 60- 70% of the braking force in
> front.
>
> Slightly longer is that you want some adjustability.
>
> Much more difficult is the difference between shoes and discs,
> swept area, unit pressures, and coefficients of friction.
>
> So far I've found almost NO hard data on the web, and few of the
> books on 'brake systems' give any sort of How- To.
>
> The most useful so far has been Tilton- their site will get you
> started, and by reputation- not experience, yet- they will help
> you set up a system... if you use some parts from them, of course!
>
> Personally, I wanted to try their remote- mount adjustable bias
> setup- and that's as far as I've gotten!
>
> I'll post more as I dig into it- and please, if you (or anyone out
> there) finds stuff, please post!
>
> Thanks,
> Toby
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