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==Brake system==
 
==Brake system==
The picture below shows a typical set of hot rod brakes which utilizes an adjustable proportioning valve, residual pressure valve, master cylinder, and brake booster. This is a system from an under-floor brake setup.
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A high performance brake system will often use specific brake fluid for the application, stainless steel hard brake lines, teflon lined braided flexible brake lines, air ducting and venting, along with all the other necessary items to aid in controlling brake component temperatures.
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The picture below shows a typical hotrod brake system which utilizes an adjustable proportioning valve, residual pressure valves, a master cylinder, and a vacuum brake booster. This is an under-floor brake system setup.
  
 
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[[Image:Hot_rod_brake_system.jpg|border|450px]]

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