Brakes

[jimbil208]

1982 collector edition........after testing brakes with some heavybraking.

I touched the front wheels,very hot...the rear wheels,just warm.

Is there a balancing valve or something,or is it the master cylinder?

Thanks, Jim

 

[JohnZ]

1982 collector edition........after testing brakes with some heavybraking.

I touched the front wheels,very hot...the rear wheels,just warm.

Is there a balancing valve or something,or is it the master cylinder?

Thanks, Jim

The hydraulic system is designed (via caliper piston diameters) such that the front brakes carry 65-70% of the braking loads, and need to dissipate twice as much heat as the rear calipers. Under heavy braking, the fronts will always be hotter than the rears.