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Sources

• Happian-Smith, Julian. "An introduction to Modern Vehicle Design." Elsevier, 2001.
• Mills, Val. "Modeling and Analysis of Automotive Antilock Brake Systems Subject to Vehicle Payload Shifting." Vehicle System Dynamics." April 2002. http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~content=a714021417~db=all (Accessed 11/5/08)
• ProStreet. "Hawk Super Duty Brake Pads." http://www.prostreetonline.com/x/hawk-super-duty-brake-pads.asp. (Accessed 11/5/08)