 Pre-braking terminology and other braking points, braking late versus braking early |
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| nine14cats |
 Nov 14 2006, 03:49 PM
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Bill Pickering -- 914-6 GT aka....Leeloo  Group: Members Posts: 2,618 Joined: 10-February 03 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 287 Region Association: None  |
I've heard Brad talk about the pros braking early going into the track or "pre-braking" to settle the car. What does this mean?
Also I see the merits in driving hard into a turn and out-braking a competitor to make a pass. But during qualifying or timed runs where the lap time is the opponent, late braking doesn't appear to be the answer for a momentum car. What is the proper technique for brake points during qualifying laps and Time Trials? Thanks, Bill P. |
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| Brad Roberts |
Nov 14 2006, 04:41 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
I have not tried both sizes. I ran the taller ones. I beleive it would be easier on the power steering with the shorter tire and effect how the brakes "come on" under braking.
Do you have REALLY good intial bite when you stand on the brakes Bill?? I recall telling you how important it was to "bed" the brakes, but dont know if you ever had a chance to do it properly. If they are bed correctly.. you can stand the car on it's nose and the intial bite will stretch you against the belts. B |
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| nine14cats |
Nov 14 2006, 04:54 PM
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Bill Pickering -- 914-6 GT aka....Leeloo Group: Members Posts: 2,618 Joined: 10-February 03 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 287 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Brad Roberts @ Nov 14 2006, 02:41 PM)  I have not tried both sizes. I ran the taller ones. I beleive it would be easier on the power steering with the shorter tire and effect how the brakes "come on" under braking. Do you have REALLY good intial bite when you stand on the brakes Bill?? I recall telling you how important it was to "bed" the brakes, but dont know if you ever had a chance to do it properly. If they are bed correctly.. you can stand the car on it's nose and the intial bite will stretch you against the belts. B The brakes are bedded fine! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) I did the 100mph runs to 30mph brake dives on the expressway next to my house. The pads are biting big time.... Maybe I'll try the 245/40's up front. See how that goes... Bill P. |
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nine14cats Pre-braking terminology and other braking points Nov 14 2006, 03:49 PM
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