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F1 News & Discussions => Pit Pass => Topic started by: cosworth151 on April 23, 2020, 02:30:59 PM

Title: F1 Brakes
Post by: cosworth151 on April 23, 2020, 02:30:59 PM

I don't think this one has been up here before. A good overview of how F1 brakes work:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2NyxdBNFe0&feature=emb_logo

Title: Re: F1 Brakes
Post by: Jericoke on April 23, 2020, 10:07:09 PM

It's not especially different from road cars, except the sizes and materials.

I do find it quite incredible that the entire process is entirely mechanical, and that a flick of the ankle can apply tonnes of stopping force!