# Uhhhh, the axle? Since that's where it's turning around, and attached to the moving part of the car. hmmmm. nm

Posted by Matt (93SE) on September 08, 2002 at 14:58:42:

In Reply to: Dont get we wrong I totally understand the longer handle for more leverage, but posted by MIKE on September 08, 2002 at 14:00:07:

: Thats dealing with a pivot point. You mention an example of a stuck bolt you're trying to get out, and by moving your hand further out on the tool will increase your leverage. That's correct, but the stuck bolt is acting as the pivot point. The longer the tool acting on the pivot point (stuck bolt) the more force you will exert on the bolt. Explain to me where's the pivot point on a braking system?

Replys:

- 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)

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: : Thats dealing with a pivot point. You mention an example of a stuck bolt you're trying to get out, and by moving your hand further out on the tool will increase your leverage. That's correct, but the stuck bolt is acting as the pivot point. The longer the tool acting on the pivot point (stuck bolt) the more force you will exert on the bolt. Explain to me where's the pivot point on a braking system?