[TR] Spitfire brake question

[Michael Porter]

Randall wrote:
>> Ken, it is 
>> the front chamber that feeds the front brakes on a typical 
>> dual-circuit Spitfire.
>>     
>
> So Spits are backwards to the 'big' Triumphs?  Curious.
>
>   


I think this is typical practice when brake boosters are employed.  The 
assist end of the booster pushes on the rear of the cylinder, so the 
front brake circuit is rearward, to engage the front brakes first.  
Different in orientation in order to maintain similar operation.



Cheers.

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Michael Porter
Roswell, NM


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