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Old 16th Dec 2008, 16:21
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Originally Posted by lomapaseo
So for an A340 braking system (not a car) how does pedal force relate to braking force? I mean there are certainly hydraulics and other systems involved aren't they?
Some malfunctions inhibit the antiskid which implies to limit the brake pedals action in a way to obtain a max brake pressure of 1000 psi as indicated by the gages and not risk to lock the wheels. Actually that limit is very easy to exceed if not carefully monitored.
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