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in board brakes are very popular among custom hot rods and roadsters as well
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#22
Andy Wrote:In board brakes are a pretty good idea in terms of removing unsprung weight. I guess the wheel probably protects the rotor from road debris so that's probably why it's more popular.

i think cooling is more important. inboard brakes would protect the rotors better which is why a lot of military vehicles have inboard brakes. but i dont think road debris is nearly as big a problem as keeping brakes cool which is why i think most cars today use outboard brakes
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Maengelito Wrote:
Andy Wrote:In board brakes are a pretty good idea in terms of removing unsprung weight. I guess the wheel probably protects the rotor from road debris so that's probably why it's more popular.

i think cooling is more important. inboard brakes would protect the rotors better which is why a lot of military vehicles have inboard brakes. but i dont think road debris is nearly as big a problem as keeping brakes cool which is why i think most cars today use outboard brakes

Yeah, I don't know.

I just want one.
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#24
I raped this thing...30 seconds.

edit- that just sounds wrong...you get my meaning.
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