Re: TOY: Sequoia Rear Brakes - more

[Thom Singer <ntsqd@xxxxxxxxx>]

Yes.

--- Erik Bibelheimer <thebeebs@jps.net> wrote:
> > 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
> 4x4Wire.com Toyota Section http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/


=====
TS
Ventura, CA

"Teach you all I know and you're still stupid."
-- Howdy Lee

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