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Re: GT real brake cylinders

To: Larry Hoy <larryhoy@marketvalue.net>
Subject: Re: GT real brake cylinders
From: Charles & Peggy Robinson <ccrobins@ktc.com>
Date: Fri, 28 Jun 2002 15:33:14 -0500
  Hmmm, the GT is heavier in the rear than the roadster, right?  So
there's more traction at the rear tires under heavy braking on the GT,
up to the point of wheel lock up.  Could be you'll just lock up the rear
wheels sooner on the RD with the larger cylinders.

  Vat'cha 'tink, gang?

   Cheers,

   CR

Larry Hoy wrote:
> 
> I would like to verify something.
> 
> If the rear brake cylinders on a roadster are replaced with the larger
> bore brake cylinders from the GT there should be a shift of the braking
> relationship between the front and the back axle.  Although the front
> brakes will still be providing the larger portion of braking, changing
> to the GT cylinders should transfer more braking to the rear brakes than
> is provided by the roadster cylinders.
> 
> Correct?
> 
> Larry Hoy

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