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HOW TO STOP A CRUISER

You’ve spent thousands on your new Toyota Land Cruiser, making it the perfect safari vehicle. You have the suspension, the bull bar, winch, dual battery system, fridge, drawer system, roof-top tent, shower, geyser, larger wheels and tyres but perhaps you have missed the most important part. With all the added weight and bigger wheels, will you be able to stop in an emergency?

The braking system plays a vital role in the safe operation of any vehicle, but a by-product of this process is heat. The two variables that influence how much heat is generated

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