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Re: Brake Pressure Testing
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 12/21/1996

Hi Mike!

It is my understanding that (for the most part) the braking effort/balance of todays cars (read FWD) is the fronts perform 70-80% of the brake force, with the rears doing 20-30%. If that theory holds true, then front brake pressures should be 2 1/2 t... Login to read more.