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To: rudy45
The ratio of the area of the disc brake to that of the brake pad is the co-efficient of "stopping power"....with the weight of the vehicle also a contributing factor...(g)
27 posted on 06/21/2003 7:09:46 AM PDT by ken5050
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To: ken5050
You must also factor in the density of the tread rubber.
38 posted on 06/21/2003 8:54:02 AM PDT by Dan(9698)
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