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Re: Brakes

To: "John J. Hamilton" <hamilton@nfdc.net>
Subject: Re: Brakes
From: Mike & Jaye Rosen <mra@sympatico.ca>
Date: Fri, 28 Nov 1997 12:50:27 -0500
John J. Hamilton wrote:
> 
> Just a thought - won't Mustang front discs bolt on your car? If not, I
> would be tempted to graft an Stang front end on it in the interest of
> safety. Don't think any sensible organization would object. Might want
> to check beforehand though. You can also use the rear disc set-up that
> is avaailable through Ford Motorsport as well as through companies like
> Summit racing. The circle trackand drag race guys use them. It's a bolt
> on.

Interesting view...the safety part I mean.
Are brakes a safety or performance bolt-on?
I've yet to meet the race driver who doesn't use good brakes to lower
lap times...dive deeper into a corner to grab a spot etc.
That's why most organizations won't let you swap drums for discs.
Mike

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