Tag: brake fade

June 2014 HOT ROD Professional

by HotRod Professional | Jun 10, 2014 | Brakes, Drivetrain, Engine Mechanical, General, HOTROD Professional Issue Archive, Information Station | 0

In this issue, we focus on brake friction material, why combustion chamber volume is critical to know in calculating true mechanical compression ratio of an engine, why a supercharged engine doesn’t have to be difficult to tune, and,why setting up your differential properly is critical.

High-Performance Brake Upgrades, Part 2: Rotorama

by HotRod Professional | May 23, 2014 | Brakes, HOTROD Professional Features | 0

Last time, we looked at the parts that provide the pinch, but the components that spin off all that thermal energy are more interesting from a scientific, technological standpoint.