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  • rtj
    rtj replied to the thread Internal Body Aerodynamics.
    I’ve found numerous claims that the caliper placement impacts bearing load when braking, so they are positioned to reduce bearing load...
  • rtj
    rtj replied to the thread Internal Body Aerodynamics.
    The disk has a force exerted on it opposite rotation, so the force on the caliper is opposite. This has a vertical and horizontal...
  • BBShark
    BBShark replied to the thread Internal Body Aerodynamics.
    I'm not sure how the rotational forces due to braking would result in a linear force acting on the A-arms. My guess is that it's the...
  • phantomjock
    phantomjock replied to the thread Internal Body Aerodynamics.
    rtj - Once again - "You made me look!" You'll have to bring the receipts. I can't find a credible reference. I did a dive on TOO many...
  • rtj
    rtj replied to the thread Internal Body Aerodynamics.
    AI gave this, but I will try to find the full article. “ The position of the front brake affects anti-dive because it changes the...
  • rtj
    rtj replied to the thread Internal Body Aerodynamics.
    “Load transfer: When the brakes are applied, the braking force pushes down on the front suspension.” I ran through the free body...
  • rtj
    rtj replied to the thread Internal Body Aerodynamics.
    On the front wheels with double an arms, mounting the caliper behind the spindle gives anti-dive. A simple free body diagram will show...
  • 69427
    69427 replied to the thread Internal Body Aerodynamics.
    You lost me on the connection between those calipers brackets and anti-dive. Can you clue me in? Thanks. (y)
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    rtj replied to the thread Don’t see these much anymore.
    I was really tempted to go get this…. 40th Anniversary Snap-On toolbox (4666/5500) $1,500 Listed 4 weeks ago in Barberton, OH...
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  • BBShark
    BBShark reacted to mfain's post in the thread Don’t see these much anymore with Like Like.
    A little. it was pretty famous for a number of years at Elkhart Lake/Road America. There were three built almost alike - numbers 23...
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  • rtj
    NICE- I use a waterproof electric roller switch- has a NO and NC outputs- Can add a relay so when the ignition is on- the switch is...
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    metalhead reacted to mfain's post in the thread Don’t see these much anymore with Like Like.
    A little. it was pretty famous for a number of years at Elkhart Lake/Road America. There were three built almost alike - numbers 23...
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