Brakes
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==Preamble== | ==Preamble== | ||
This article will introduce you to brakes and the components that are involved in a hydraulic brake system. We will try to break down the brake system in to its proper categories so that you can understand them better and apply that knowledge. | This article will introduce you to brakes and the components that are involved in a hydraulic brake system. We will try to break down the brake system in to its proper categories so that you can understand them better and apply that knowledge. | ||
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=====Pedal ratio/bore size vs. pressure output===== | =====Pedal ratio/bore size vs. pressure output===== | ||
| − | <table border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="595"><tr bgcolor="#CCCCFF"><td class="tdName" width="20%">'''Pedal Ratio'''</td><td class="tdName" width="20%">'''Bore Size'''</td><td class="tdName" width="25%">'''Pounds Input'''</td><td class="tdName" width="25%">'''Approx. PSI Out'''</td></tr><tr class="trLight"><td>6:1</td><td>1-1/8</td><td>75</td><td>450</td></tr><tr bgcolor="#eeeeee" class="trDark"><td>6:1</td><td>1 </td><td>75</td><td>575</td></tr><tr class="trLight" | + | <table border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="595"><tr bgcolor="#CCCCFF"><td class="tdName" width="20%">'''Pedal Ratio'''</td><td class="tdName" width="20%">'''Bore Size'''</td><td class="tdName" width="25%">'''Pounds Input'''</td><td class="tdName" width="25%">'''Approx. PSI Out'''</td></tr><tr class="trLight"><td>6:1</td><td>1-1/8</td><td>75</td><td>450</td></tr><tr bgcolor="#eeeeee" class="trDark"><td>6:1</td><td>1 </td><td>75</td><td>575</td></tr><tr class="trLight"</tr><tr><td bgcolor="#oooooo" colspan="4"></td></tr><tr ><td>4:1</td><td>1-1/8</td><td>75</td><td>300</td></tr><tr bgcolor="#eeeeee" class="trDark"><td>4:1</td><td>1</td><td>75</td><td>380</td></tr><tr class="trLight"><td>4:1</td><td>7/8</td><td>75</td><td>500</td></tr></table><p> |
===Brake boosters=== | ===Brake boosters=== | ||
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*[http://www.mpbrakes.com/technical-support/overview.cfm Technical support] from MP Performance Brakes. Includes FAQ, Configurations, Troubleshooting, and Installation Guides | *[http://www.mpbrakes.com/technical-support/overview.cfm Technical support] from MP Performance Brakes. Includes FAQ, Configurations, Troubleshooting, and Installation Guides | ||
This may be one of the best brake articles I've ever seen.... | This may be one of the best brake articles I've ever seen.... | ||
| − | *http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/ | + | *http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/Bra |
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