Re: New type of brakes??

From: tetraethylleadREMOVETHIS@xxxxxxxxx (Brent P)
Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2005 00:03:23 -0500

In article <sWo_e.87$FF4.2481@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, Big Al wrote:
>
>> The wedge uses a vehicle's kinetic energy, converting it into
>> braking energy.
>
> Just like a drum brake.

Exactly what I was going to say. Like the self-energizing drum brake.

It is still a friction brake, just a different mechanical design and uses
electric actuation.

Now magnetic brakes for an automotive application would really be
something. Never replace brake pads again!

.

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