Trucks with higher engine horsepower can be expected to operate at higher speeds and/or greater loads; relationship between horsepower and brake performance is shown; gross vehicle weight, "K" factor, brake lining coefficient of friction, brake drums, brake application time, vehicle stopping distance, frequency of braking and brake rating influence brake performance and must be considered if horsepower is increased. (see also abstract in SAE -- J v 69 n 12 Dec 1961 p 62-4)


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    Title :

    Effect of high horsepower on brake operation and design


    Additional title:

    SAE -- Paper


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    SAE Meeting ; 1961 Brakes



    Publication date :

    1961


    Size :

    10 pages


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English