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Old 05-19-2012, 02:38 PM   #15 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by ksa8907 View Post
why not perfect electronic braking and eliminate the rotor entirely?
Because the braking effectiveness of electric brakes (regen) depends on the speed with which the rotor rotates. If it's not rotating at all, there's zero braking force - think parking brakes, holding on hills, etc.
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