Properly designed brake system minimizes points where trouble may occur, and are easier to keep in condition; horsepower-of-brakes merits general consideration more nearly paralleling that which customarily is given to brake-horsepower; 13 diagrams of brake hookups of various automobile companies given; summary analysis of present American practice with respect to types of brake used and location.


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    Title :

    Simplicity in brake design best from safety standpoint


    Additional title:

    Automotive Industries


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1928


    Size :

    6 pages


    Remarks:

    13 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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