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Yeah, I just finished a 2 day experience with ChatGpt. It was useful and saved me a bunch of research time. But, it seems like the...

I went to the Physics forum - no answer I went to the site that was supposed to give a definitive answer - no answer...

Old thread but still relevant topic. Yes, two opposed tapered roller bearings can be setup at 15lbs/inch drag - this is how it is done...

I’ve found numerous claims that the caliper placement impacts bearing load when braking, so they are positioned to reduce bearing load...

The disk has a force exerted on it opposite rotation, so the force on the caliper is opposite. This has a vertical and horizontal...

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...

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...

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...

“Load transfer: When the brakes are applied, the braking force pushes down on the front suspension.” I ran through the free body...

On the front wheels with double an arms, mounting the caliper behind the spindle gives anti-dive. A simple free body diagram will show...

You lost me on the connection between those calipers brackets and anti-dive. Can you clue me in? Thanks. (y)

I was really tempted to go get this…. 40th Anniversary Snap-On toolbox (4666/5500) $1,500 Listed 4 weeks ago in Barberton, OH...

A little. it was pretty famous for a number of years at Elkhart Lake/Road America. There were three built almost alike - numbers 23...