Re: Are brake floaters worth it?
The brake shoe 'self energizes', it cams into the drum by centrifugal force, this gives the feel of reduced effort. A centered style system does not use the drums kinetic energy to assist in application.
I run 16" wheels and modern radials,its almost impossible to 'lock up'...basically lose control while braking. The floaters made a noticeable difference in stopping power.
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