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Old 26-12-2013, 10:26 PM   #23
OCTANEBOSS
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Default Re: Aussie invention eliminates piston rings

Many years ago a bloke from Victoria I believe started to manufacture a anti lock braking system that was being fitted to 4wds mainly - FROIBs (friction reduced oil immersed braking system ) Its was on a show like the new inventors or beyond 2000. Its was that long ago I couldn't give an explanation on how it worked but the key benefit was that you would only ever have to change the oil in the system, no more pads & disc changes for the remaining life of the car. Needless to say his own bank ( one of the big Aussie 4 ) would not lend him any money to increase his manufacturing capabilities even thou he had an very successful business. ( Apologies, cant find any references on the web about the braking system either ) The reality probably had more to do with the spare parts market rather than a possible more efficient & cheaper brakes for cars etc. A lot of equipment today still uses that kind of technology. Will be interesting to see if the patents hold up or possibly get shelved for the Dynex piston, hope not to many good ideas & inventions get bought by the powerful few.
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