# I'm well out of my knowledge here but I think the key is putting the point of application of the force (the caliper) further from the actual center of rotation would increase leverage? I'm picturing a line drawn from the hub to the caliper here... and the longer that line, the more leverage? am I on the right track here?

Posted by mentat (93se 5spd) on September 08, 2002 at 12:24:24:

In Reply to: I understand and know advantage of using a longer handles posted by MIKE on September 08, 2002 at 10:44:51:

Obviously the clamping force is still the same, but same clamping force, and an increased distance from the center of rotation would have a net increase in STOPPING force...

Am I even close here Matt? =]

m@

Replys:

- Yes, another example would be.. Maximamike (92 SE) 12:37:12 9/08/2002 (8)
  - Dont get we wrong I totally understand the longer handle for more leverage, but MIKE (93VE) 14:00:07 9/08/2002 (5)
    - Uhhhh, the axle? Since that's where it's turning around, and attached to the moving part of the car. hmmmm. nm Matt (93SE) 14:58:42 9/08/2002 (4)
      - Interesting MIKE (93VE) 17:10:56 9/08/2002 (3)
        - I would say you're correct as far "clamping force", but thats only part of the "Stopping Force" equation.... mentat (93se 5spd) 18:20:37 9/08/2002 (2)
          - Thank-you MIKE (93VE) 20:26:34 9/08/2002 (1)
            - Yup, you're getting it... mentat (93se 5spd) 10:56:21 9/09/2002 (0)
  - OT mike any update on your friend's rims... email me n/m mentat (93se 5spd) 12:44:27 9/08/2002 (1)
    - Oh shit, sorry bout that. I'll send ya an email when I get back to school tomorrow.. Maximamike (92 SE) 13:10:18 9/08/2002 (0)

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: Obviously the clamping force is still the same, but same clamping force, and an increased distance from the center of rotation would have a net increase in STOPPING force... : Am I even close here Matt? =] : m@