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  2. From: ggg@hpsad.sad.hp.com (Gary Goodlund)
  3. Newsgroups: rec.autos.tech
  4. Subject: Re: Handbrakes /discbrakes
  5. Message-ID: <3970065@hpsad.sad.hp.com>
  6. Date: 4 Sep 92 20:05:55 GMT
  7. References: <715525312.F00001@blkcat.UUCP>
  8. Organization: HP Signal Analysis Division - Rohnert Park, CA
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  11. Another solution which is used on some Porsches and on the Ferrari Mondials,
  12. is to have a small mechanically operated drum brake in the center of the 
  13. rear disc.  Since the grip required to stop a disc brake is substantially 
  14. more than that required for a drum, this is an effective solution.
  15.  
  16. 'later,
  17.    Gary
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