Date:         Fri, 11 Jun 2021 11:46:21 -0700
Reply-To:     Bruce Todd <beeceetee@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Bruce Todd <beeceetee@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Big Brake options...Front Brakes do 80%
Comments: To: Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
In-Reply-To:  <1863627570.3025107.1623434301018@mail.yahoo.com>
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I wonder if we were always driving backwards ( a different paradigm here)
whether the rear brakes would complete more of the overall braking
percentage?

BT

On Fri, Jun 11, 2021 at 10:59 AM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
wrote:

>  In foggy memories from many decades ago in Physics class, it was clearly
> explained how the Front Brakes do about 80% or so of the job.  Has to do
> with how vehicle pitches downward during braking.  (I somehow logged this
> into my brain for eventual use.)  But in practical terms even regarding
> vehicles like motorcycles or mountain bikes and my experiences with those,
> I have found that rough estimate to be correct.  Rear Brakes DO add to the
> situation, but the brunt of stopping comes from Front Brakes.  I think that
> is why on my '85, VW utilized strong Disc Brakes on the front, but was
> content with leaving Drum Brakes on the rear.  Obviously they understood
> Physics (and economics, regarding the whole situation: bang for the buck).
>
>     On Thursday, June 10, 2021, 8:15:32 AM PDT, Gil Ngai <
> eyebawlgil@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>  Great input everyone.
> I'll definitely consider refreshing the existing brakes now.
>
> Eric, why do you suggest upgrading the back first? Doesn't the front take
> the brunt of the braking?
>
>
>