High-Performance Brake Systems: Design, Selection and Installation

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Item # SA126  ISBN: 1932494324 / 9781932494327




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Brakes are one of the most important yet least understood vehicle systems. They can be intimidating, and they aren't usually the first thing the average horsepower junkie upgrades. But there's no reason to wait until you have a problem to learn how your brakes work and how to make them better.

High-Performance Brake Systems: Design, Selection and Installation gives you the knowledge to upgrade your brakes the right way the first time. Author James Walker, Jr. doesn't just tell you how to do it—he uses over 330 photos and plain English to help you understand how and why your brake system works, what each of the components does, and how to upgrade your brakes for improved performance.

There are chapters showing you how to choose and install the most effective rotors, calipers, pads, and tires for your sports car, muscle car, race car, and hot rod. You'll even find special sidebars detailing how each upgrade can affect your ABS!

Table of Contents

• Biography
• Acknowledgments
• Dedication
• Foreword
• Introduction
• Energy Conversion
• Tires Stop the Car
• Brake System Design
• Brake Balance
• Pedals, Boosters and Master Cylinders
• Brake Fluid
• Brake Lines and Hoses
• Brake Calipers
• Brake Pads
• Brake Rotors
• Sports Car Brake Upgrade
• Racecar Brake Upgrade
• Muscle Car Brake Upgrade
• Hot Rod Brake Upgrade

Whether you're a commuter, a casual enthusiast, a weekend warrior, or a professional racer, this is the perfect high-performance brake book for you.

High-Performance Brake Systems: Design, Selection and Installation