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Re: Theory: Using brakes to assist traction with an open differential
wait.
the ammount of torque is dependant on the ammount of braking force too
if you just tap the brakes, the brakes will not put enough torque on the spinning wheel to overcome the traction of the gripping wheel and move the vehicle foreward.
however, with an engine that is capable of putting out enough power, and the brakes applied adequately, the rear wheels will act as if they are locked together.
i guess its all a moot point though because limited slip diffs and 4wd (or even 2wd and decent tires) can get you thru just about any scenario that you are likely to find in normal everyday driving.
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