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How does the Traction Control Brake System work?
Normal hydraulic brakes use brake fluid to activate the pistons inside the brake calipers to clamp the outer surfaces of the brake rotor. This clamping effect is normally done without “give”/compressibility, so the harder a rider uses the brakes, the more likely the brake caliper will find a location to lock and seize rotation of the wheel.Professional drivers use a technique of “modulating”/“feathering” where they release pressure on the brake levers when they feel the wheels starting to lock. The TCB does this modulating/feathering technique automatically by introducing a degree of give/compressibility to the brake system. The give/compressibility factor inside the brake system with the TCB allows a degree of the same type of float and drag effect to help prevent wheel lock.
Traction Control Brake Systems introduces the give/compressibility factor to the brake system in the form of an accumulator. This type of accumulator uses a patented design that allows an air over hydraulic technique to dampen high levels of pressure spikes by tuning them into pressure waves. The compressibility factors introduced by the TCB are done by separating a pressure chamber and brake fluid with special elastomer/rubber diaphragm. This allows the dampening effect and gives your brake system the give/compressibility factor to occur without allowing air to mix with the brake fluid.
Since 70% of the driver and vehicle’s weight is transferred to the front during braking you will get the most traction control buy installing the unit on the front. By putting a TCB unit on the rear as well it will increase your braking control. Since there is less weight on the rear wheel the rear wheel will normally locks easier, so by having a TCB unit on the back wheel it will help avoid premature wheel lock. A major benefit by having one on the rear is that it will allow you utilize BOTH the front and back brakes with confidence.
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