Abstract
The vast majority of motor vehicles have had for some 30 years hydraulically actuated wheel brakes of the fixed displacement type. This paper describes the limitations of such a system and the justification for going to the more advanced full-power system that is at present offered on a limited number of vehicles. Once the decision to adopt a full-power system is taken, a considerable new potential is available to the vehicle designer. The basic philosophy and design parameters of a power system are described at length and detailed analysis is made of the several component unit designs.
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