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Re: Power Brakes

To: "Spit-LIST" <spitfires@autox.team.net>, <Jjcousins@ra.rockwell.com>
Subject: Re: Power Brakes
From: "Peter S." <alfapete@pacbell.net>
Date: Tue, 15 Jun 1999 09:45:38 -0700
If there is room for it you could fit a brake booster (aka brake servo).  If
overkill it'll be more prone to lock up the wheels though.
Peter S


----- Original Message -----
From: <Jjcousins@ra.rockwell.com>
To: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 1999 9:09 AM
Subject: Power Brakes


>
> Spitters:
>
> Has anyone ever tried to apply power brakes to a Spitfire?
>
> Could this be a really simple thing to add to a spitfire if you could fit
one of
> those big round booster things found in every car but Spitfires?  Are
those
> simply mechanical in operation?
>
> Stupid question coming...what are brake servos?
>
>
> -Thanks,
>
> John
> 77' Spit
>
>


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