The Res-Q-Rail brake operates by pressing on the railway track, rather than on the wheels of the carrier?

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The Res-Q-Rail brake operates by pressing on the railway track, rather than on the wheels of the carrier?

The Res-Q-Rail brake operates by pressing on the railway track, rather than on the wheels of the carrier. Explain the advantages of this.

2007-05-11 00:48:52 · 2 answers · asked by jrh_alhrof 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering

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The rails are a bigger heat sink than any part of the wheel so the heat of braking dissipates faster.

When the braking causes wear it is on something that the Res Q owner is not paying for.

2007-05-11 03:04:19 · answer #1 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Some more information in the link below. The Res-Q-Rail uses nylon wheels to keep it light, but these would easily deform if pressure was applied to them.

2007-05-11 00:56:07 · answer #2 · answered by dudara 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋