car brakes evolution: cable (Ford until 1939) hydraulic now electric (parking brake)

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AUTOMOTIVE BRAKING 101

CABLES ACTUATED THE EARLIEST CAR BRAKES. Indeed Ford continued with them until 1939. As you might imagine, maintaining equal actuation at all four wheels was a non-trivial matter. Replacing cables … Continue reading →

September 30, 2023 · 1 Comment