Re: TOY: Sequoia Rear Brakes - more

["Erik Bibelheimer" <thebeebs@xxxxxxx>]

> From: Erik Bibelheimer <thebeebs@jps.net>
> 
> Interesting calculations & info, Thom, but how is it different for drums
> vs. disks...?

Is it because drums are "self-energizing" (finally remembered that term)
meaning that they kind of "wedge" themselves against the drum as it turns
or trys to turn?  Which means that they would need less cable tension than
a mechanical disk to get the same braking force?

- Erik Bibelheimer, Auburn, CA
'86 44Runner, '97 T100
http://home.off-road.com/~bibelheimer