This book provides invaluable information about brake systems, an important yet often overlooked aspect of vehicle maintenance and upgrading. Whether you are a casual motorist or a professional racer, this book is for you. It covers Design, Selection, and Installation.
If you're serious about performance, you need this book!
- 144 Pages with over 315 color photos and illustrations
- Written using plain English explanations to help you understand how your brake system works and how to upgrade your brakes for better performance.
- Guidance on how to choose and install the most suitable rotors, calipers, pads, and tires for various types of vehicles, including sports cars, muscle cars, race cars, and street rods.
- Details on how each upgrade affects your ABS system, ensuring that you can make informed decisions about modifying your brake system.
Limited Time Extra: AUTOGRAPHED!
The next 10 orders will receive an AUTOGRAPHED copy, signed by the author and BimmerWorld racer, James Walker Jr. This is a limited time offer, carrying no additional charge. A cool freebie from a cool guy!
Special Color Edition!
Unlike other copies which offer black and white versions, the photos in this edition are in color, providing you with a more immersive learning experience. Don't wait until you have a problem to learn about your brakes. Get High-Performance Brake Systems: Design, Selection, and Installation and become empowered to upgrade your brakes the right way today.
About the Author
James Walker, Jr. is a renowned author who provides clear and practical guidance on brake system upgrades, helping readers confidently enhance their vehicle's performance. He's also a recurring driver in the BimmerWorld Racing team, piloting BMWs to both wins and a championship.
Chapter Breakdown:
Chapter 1: Energy Conversion
The Conservation of Energy
Where Energy Comes From
Friction
Kinetic Energy
Potential Energy
Energy Transformation
Energy and the Brake System
Calculating Brake System Temperature
Importance of Brake Sizing
Chapter 2: Tires Stop the Car
The First Law of Motion
Brake Forces
Tire Slip
How Brake Forces are Generated
The Mu-Slip Curve
Choosing the Best Tires
Calculating Maximum Deceleration
Chapter 3: Brake System Design
Driver Applied Force
Brake System Overview
Brake Corner Gain
Summing Forces
Overall Brake System Gain
Calculating Deceleration
Calculating Stopping Distance
Brake System Modifications
Chapter 4: Brake Balance
Brake Force and Corner Weight
Perfect Balance
Static Weight Distribution
The Second Law of Motion
Dynamic Weight Distribution
The Benefits of Perfect Balance
Front Brake Bias
Rear Brake Bias
Measuring Brake Balance
Changing Brake Balance
Chapter 5: The Apply System
Brake Pedal Components
OEM Brake Pedals
Racing Brake Pedals
Brake Boosters
Vacuum Boosters
Hydraulic Boosters
Master Cylinders
Rear Brake Pressure Reduction
Balance Bars
Proportioning Valves
Chapter 6: Brake Fluid
Brake Fluid 101
FMVSS116
Boiling Points
Water Adsorption
DOT Ratings
Brake Fluid Compatibility
Brake Fluid Maintenance
Brake Bleeding
Chapter 7: Brake Lines and Brake Hoses
Hydraulic Circuit Design
Brake Lines
Flare Fittings
Brake Hoses
Banjo Fittings
Stainless Steel Brake Hoses
