A andrew_j Joined Jun 4, 2005 Messages 4,165 Location Cow Hampshire Oct 14, 2006 #61 Does anyone have any real information on this like how many feet it takes to go 60MPH-0MPH with rear drums vs rear discs?
Does anyone have any real information on this like how many feet it takes to go 60MPH-0MPH with rear drums vs rear discs?
R rcy Joined Feb 14, 2004 Messages 1,600 Location Burlington, Ontario, Canada Oct 15, 2006 #62 Quote: Quote: railroad trains have been using all wheel disc brakes for years now. Click to expand... They dont use discs, there is a brake shoe that contacts the metal wheel directly. It is actuated by metal linkages moved by compressed air. Click to expand... I dunno about freight trains, but the passenger trains that GO Transit uses up here in Ontario definitely use discs on each wheel.
Quote: Quote: railroad trains have been using all wheel disc brakes for years now. Click to expand... They dont use discs, there is a brake shoe that contacts the metal wheel directly. It is actuated by metal linkages moved by compressed air. Click to expand... I dunno about freight trains, but the passenger trains that GO Transit uses up here in Ontario definitely use discs on each wheel.
