Re: [MV] DUKW Braking Performance

From: Jay (dagobert@ix.netcom.com)
Date: Thu Jan 31 2002 - 21:08:42 PST


Of course, there's always the "Toss out the anchor and 6 meter chain"
option... ;-)

(Sorry, Steve- couldn't resist!)

Jay Travis

Steve S wrote:

> Do any of the fellow DUKW owners out there know how well the standard
> drum brakes work after the DUKW has being in the water?
>
> In order for my DUKW to get certification in New Zealand it must be
> able to stop in 7m (23 feet) from 30 Kph (20 mph) after coming out of
> the water.
>
> Does this sound plausible with the existing drum brakes or do you
> think I will have to fit disk brakes (I really hope not!).
>
> Thanks for any help.
>
> Steve
>
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