High-Performance Brake Systems

James Walker

ISBN 10: 1613250541 / ISBN 13: 9781613250549

Published by CarTech Inc, US, 2006

Seller Inventory # LU-9781613250549

Synopsis:

The photos in this edition are black and white.

Brake systems are one of the most important yet least understood vehicle systems. Brake systems can be intimidating, and they aren't the first thing the average horsepower junkie chooses to upgrade. But there's no reason to wait until you have a problem to learn how your brakes work. High-Performance Brake Systems: Design, Selection, and Installation gives you the knowledge to upgrade your brakes the right way the first time.

Author James Walker, Jr. doesn't just tell you what to do--he uses over 315 photos and plain English to help you understand how and why your brake system works, what each of the components does, and how to intelligently upgrade your brakes for better performance. There are chapters showing you how to choose and install the most effective rotors, calipers, pads, and tires for your sports car, muscle car, race car, and street rod. You'll even find special sidebars detailing how each upgrade will affect your ABS system. Whether you are a commuter, a casual enthusiast, a weekend warrior, or a professional racer, this book is perfect for you.

Review: If you are looking to upgrade your car's braking system, CarTech Books has a new tome dedicated to the subject - High-Performance Brake Systems. --5.0 Mustang & Super Fords

Designed for both the avid weekend wrencher as well as trackrats, Brake Systems takes you all the way from the simple theory of energy conversion (which is how a brake system works), to the inner workings of the triple-master-cylinder, 6-pot caliper racing brake systems. --Super Chevy

Belongs on any gearhead's shelf. --Grassroots Motorsports, June 2007

Bibliographic Details

Title: High-Performance Brake Systems
Publisher: CarTech Inc, US
Publication Date: 2006
Binding: Paperback
Condition: New