Thread: Disc Brake Conversion.

Originally Posted by isuzurover

Friction is independent of surface area. The most important factor is the pistons, which I believe are larger on 110s

Ben

I may have to consult Boyle on this one, but I'm going along with the notion of the same pressure over larger pistons relates to more effective force on the pads, but I'm sure you would agree that "More force over a larger surface area of friction material equates to more efficient braking."

Originally Posted by Lotz-A-Landies

Ben

I may have to consult Boyle on this one, but I'm going along with the notion of the same pressure over larger pistons relates to more effective force on the pads, but I'm sure you would agree that "More force over a larger surface area of friction material equates to more efficient braking."

For the same pressure in the hydraulic lines, the force on the pads is proportional to the piston area, and the frictional braking effect depends only on the pad material and this force*. The only first order effect of pad size is pad life. Heat dissipation is dependent on disc area and ventilation.

*The actual stopping effect also depends on the disc diameter and tyre diameter, plus of course tyre/road friction

John

Anymore updates tj

Originally Posted by banjo

Anymore updates tj

Waiting for the machinist who said he would have a copy made by last week to actually start on it. I may sniff around to see if someone may be willing to see if they can cast a copy.

I wouldn't mind a realy good tracing of it with the holes & all if you have the time . That way i could have ago at it .isn't 12mm plate if so i could get sme & have ago..

Originally Posted by TJWA

Waiting for the machinist who said he would have a copy made by last week to actually start on it. I may sniff around to see if someone may be willing to see if they can cast a copy.

Ive been thinking that we could make the plate from 2 diff plates and just weld together or just make a simple apcer up

Adam

Would the part fit on a A4 peice of paper.Just wondering if so could you do a good tracing of it & scan it & send it to me & i could then print it out on the A4 paper & would that then be right cause i realy want to have a crack at it myself if possable..

Thanks Jason

Originally Posted by banjo

Would the part fit on a A4 peice of paper.Just wondering if so could you do a good tracing of it & scan it & send it to me & i could then print it out on the A4 paper & would that then be right cause i realy want to have a crack at it myself if possable..

Thanks Jason

I'll go and get it back from the machinist and give it a go.