Again, just continuing that thought … “Worst case scenario”, with front end down lifting rear end, you have not only no braking, you have no rear traction. So WORST case, the rear end comes around you and you’re looking out your big windshield at the front end of an 18-wheeler that by that point is going faster than you are. And you have wet pants. (There is no bottom to worse.) From: Richard Koerner Sent: Friday, June 11, 2021 12:12 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM; Gene P Subject: Re: Big Brake options...Front Brakes do 80% Yes, it all has to do with Center of Gravity. Locking up Front with CG above axle will tend to pitch the CG over, pushing front end down, and in worst case scenario lifting Rear End resulting in no braking on rear at all. |
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