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.


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    Title :

    Disc brakes for American cars


    Additional title:

    SAE -- Paper


    Contributors:
    Winge, J.L. (author)

    Conference:

    SAE Meeting ; 1963 Brakes



    Publication date :

    1963


    Size :

    12 pages


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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