10-16-2010, 04:23 AM
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Originally Posted by exwestracer
You're right, braking force is directly the opposite of acceleration, but it's a LOT of force, and with spherical bearings, there is nothing holding them in alignment with the "dog bone". Take 2 big ball bearings, set them one on top of the other, and press down really hard. They will shoot out to the side. Same sort of deal.
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Ah! Got it! Thanks!!
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