Re: [DML] Re: Brake Calipers, Tie Rod ends, Electrical Parts Source

[jwit6@xxxx]

In a message dated 8/1/02 11:37:02 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
dmcman73@xxxx writes:

<< HUH? The front and Rear calipers are already on separate lines. They 
do not have a common pipe. One pipe for the two front calipers goes 
to one port of the brake Master Cylinder and the other pipe for the 
rear calipers goes to another port on the Master Cylinders. The 
ports on the Master Cylinders are already their own entity (separate 
from one another). >>

I think the issue is this. Brakes transform inertia into heat. The more 
efficient the materials used to create heat from inertia, and transfer that 
heat to the atmosphere, the more efficient the brake. And the more efficient 
the brake, the less energy (pedal pressure) required to provide the same 
braking power. So highly efficient front rotors and calipers, used with stock 
rears, could create a situation where the front/rear braking efficiency 
balance is upset, and the fronts could lock up way ahead of the rears. So 
you'd want to lower the PSI to the fronts, relative to the rears in order to 
take advantage of thier higher efficiency, (Better feel, and no fade.), and 
still maintain a reasonable balance.....Just my opinion but it makes sense to 
me. 
Jim 6147