> On Tuesday, October 24, 2000 12:07 PM, lee.k.janssen@lmco.com
[SMTP:lee.k.janssen@lmco.com] wrote:
>>
>> For the same brake fluif pressure the 7/8" bore will create 56.2 percent more
>> force than a 0.7" bore.
>> For the same coefficient of friction more force will generate a shorter
>> stopping distance.
>That's all true, but only if your hydraulic system (and right leg) cannot
> generate enough pressure to lock the wheels. Is this the case on a TR6 ? ...
> Balance is extremely important to optimize a braking system. Having one set
>of
> brakes be more effective than the other is _not_ the way to the shortest
> stopping distance. ... Any fixed
> proportion (like our beloved TRs) is a compromise at best.
All four wheels appear to lock up at the same time (Toyota calipers + 7/8" rear
cylinders).
I have an proportional valve installed on the rear brake line in anticipation
of having a balance problem.
No problems were ever evident.
Installation of a proportional valve is a minor modification and might help
your TR3 braking problems.
Hope this helps
Lee
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