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Old 11-04-2018, 10:24 PM   #9
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Originally Posted by LimitedSlip View Post
Let's ignore ABS for a moment. Will you stop in a shorter distance with standard brakes that are capable of locking the wheels into a skid OR heavy duty brakes that will also lock the wheels? If both brake configurations are capable of locking the wheels then stopping distances will be determined by other factors. The advantage with HD brakes is being able to stop repeatedly in the same distance without having the brakes fade to uselessness.
Exactly. Drum brakes will stop you just as good as disk brakes.... the first time!
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