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Old 02-20-2001, 08:10 AM
Jim H Jim H is offline
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I don't know how bad "sucks" is, but remember that braking energy is proportional to speed SQUARED! Your brakes have to dissipate TWICE the energy stopping from 100 mph as from 70 mph, and I wouldn't be surprised to see stopping distances double. 130 mph calculates to 3.5 times the energy.

Driving really fast requires you to look a long way down the road, and plan a lot farther ahead than you may be used to. Then too, large, well ventilated rotors and excellent tires help...

I remember a 68 Buick with drum brakes that would barely stop from 60 mph...

BCingU, Jim
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