Revolutionary New Brake Caliper Design

[minix33]

Through studying the dynamic processes on a vehicle under braking, and the resultant loads, cooling ducts were integrated into the design which, in turn, significantly lowered the operating temperature of the caliper. With this lower temperature, the caliper offers increased performance, increased reliability and AP Racing believes a safer alternative to existing calipers found in racecars

http://www.brake-pros.com/news.asp?id=71

[Drew]

I wonder how strong that is compared to a conventional design

[EuroDude]

Interesting. Cut out excess metal so air can circulate easier - simple really.

Not much use for road cars though.

[minix33]

eventually road cars may have them but it seems unlikely at this point.
probably just the sportier cars

[one4spl]

This is where road car brakes are going -

http://www.vdo.com/press/archive/chassisandcarbody/2007/SV-200704-001-EN.htm

Brake-by-wire...

[chunky]

thats basically like a push bike brake

[Drew]

Not really no...

[EuroDude]

This is where road car brakes are going -

http://www.vdo.com/press/archive/chassisandcarbody/2007/SV-200704-001-EN.htm

Brake-by-wire...

Brake-by-wire is a stupid idea, I mean what if there is a battery or electronic failure? What if the alternator failed and the battery went flat? What if the battery connector was loose and disconnected? The brakes wouldnt work and there would be absolutely no mechanical link from the driver to the brakes at all. Same for Steering-by-wire.

The two most vital functions of car should always be mechanical... everything else doesnt really matter, i.e. throttle, tranny.

[bennjamin]

thats basically like a push bike brake

no current braking systems are like "pushbike brakes" - except they use hydraulic lines or air lines to push the caliper piston (as opposed to actual wires/cable)

This "revolution" isnt all that ~ as mentioned earlier heatsoak is in no way relevant on a road cars calipers....maybe for big hi po cars or expensive roadsters etc that demand high fade-free brake performance

[aaronng]

Brake-by-wire is a stupid idea, I mean what if there is a battery or electronic failure? What if the alternator failed and the battery went flat? What if the battery connector was loose and disconnected? The brakes wouldnt work and there would be absolutely no mechanical link from the driver to the brakes at all. Same for Steering-by-wire.
Your engine would turn off then...

[EuroDude]

Your engine would turn off then...

Yes but you can still steer and brake, despite the power assistance loss.

[bennjamin]

no way in heck would that be "controllable" in any form. Try braking without power assistance of the brake booster!It is impossible. No ps can work (with speed)


Anyway we aint here to dis each other we are here to discuss this "new" caliper. Its not revolutionary in design simply a stronger lighter version that doesent heat up as much,