Rear brakes

Discussion in '1955-1959' started by drivea55, Mar 19, 2012.

  1. AZ58Cameo

    AZ58Cameo Member

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    Hi Nate, Not Disagreeing With You,But How Is it Figured that The Shorter Lining
    Can Have More Stopping Power,Than That Of One With More lining!
    Just Curios!
    Thanks Allen
     
  2. Bill Hanlon

    Bill Hanlon Member

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    The combination of the direction of rotation of the drum while driving forward and the pivot point of the forward facing shoe works to increase the apply pressure (and therefore the stopping power) of that shoe. That same rotation tends to reduce the apply pressure of the rear facing shoe. It all changes when braking while backing up.
     
  3. steve

    steve Member

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    Check that frame out

    Drivea55, I must say you got that frame looking pretty good! I took mine down to a rolling chassis that’s my ability, you going stock or disc up front.
     
    Last edited: Dec 4, 2012

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