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Old Aug 6th, 2020, 14:58   #20
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Originally Posted by Underdrive View Post
But which would cause premature lock up, greater force or greater travel? I was thinking that the rear brake shoes might be contacting the drum fractionally sooner than the front pads with the 7/8" due to longer travel. I suppose only a 4 wheel brake tester would be able to check accurately, but surely this must be well researched and established braking theory documented somewhere.
The bigger piston will displace more volume and exert more pressure. I can't think why both wouldn't have a PRV unless there is some physical difference in the plumbing. Will go have a gander at the green book.
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