Re: Hydraulic Brakes
Stopping power is based on tire grip and braking capabilities. The method of activation, whether its hydraulic or mechanical, does not determine which leverage ratio is superior. A hydraulic set up could actually require more foot pressure because of an improper master cylinder size resulting a poor pedal leverge ratio. To say that brakes will stop better because of hydraulics is incorrect. The car will stop better if it has better tire grip and a better frictional brake grip. Not because of the activation method. At the cost of possible leaks, the big advantage of hydraulics is the even stopping pressure at each wheel and doesn't require the precise adjusting of mechanicals.
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