• Question: How does a formula 1 car over come vapour locking in the braking system as their braking systems are under extreme pressure?

    Asked by 443msep25 to Henry on 13 Nov 2018.
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      anon answered on 13 Nov 2018:

      Good question, although I’m not sure of the answer!

    • Photo: Henry Watts

      Henry Watts answered on 14 Nov 2018:

      Hi, not my strongest subject, formula one but even a numpty knows that vapor lock occurs in the fuel system, not the braking system. Vapour lock is when fuel under pressure goes form a liquid to a gas, making it difficult for the fuel pump to move it into the engine, causing loss of power or even problematic stalling.
      Formula 1 cars use disc brakes much like any high quality road car but the hydraulic fluid utilised is not prone to vapourising so an issue similar to vapour lock is unlikely.

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