Problem encountered in adapting caliper disk brakes to American cars was greater weight of American cars as compared to European cars; optimum caliper disk brake layout conditions for compact, medium weight and luxury cars are shown; summary of Bendix Corp's experience in adapting caliper disk brakes to American cars and design considerations involved; design and performance characteristics of Studebaker Avanti disk brake system which consists of tandem Master-Vac power assist unit, caliper disk front brakes, Non-Servo drum rear brakes, and flared, cross-ribbed rear brake drums.
Disc brakes for American cars
SAE -- Paper
SAE Meeting ; 1963 Brakes
1963
12 pages
Conference paper
English
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