Miata Mailing List: October 1998, Message #210

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From:	"Werner Cassel" <cassel@Mailer.Uni-Marburg.DE>
Subject:	RE: Sonjas' Braking Exercise...understanding :
Date:	Fri, 2 Oct 1998 05:50:25 +0000


On 1 Oct 98, at 23:04, Shiv Pathak wrote:

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> As for the comment about better brakes requiring less pedal effort-- this
> is simply not true.  Better braking systems require high pedal effort (try
> a 911, Ferrari F40, or any racecar).  This is because the calipers used
> have small pistons to reduce pedal travel (easier to threshold).   The
> "downside" is higher pedal effort.  large pistons displace more fluid. 
> You need more pedal travel, but effort is reduced.  It's basically a
> tradeoff.  One is geared towards performance, the latter is for comfort.
........
Shiv,

How do the size of the brake master cylinder and the brake booster fit into your 
equation?
It was my understanding that, along with the things you mentioned, pedal brake 
effort and travel are affected by these factors to a great extent.

Werner