The model T as well as many other cars of that era only had two wheel brakes. Since 60 % of our braking with 4 wheel brakes is done by the front axle, guess what there is left to do the stopping with only rear brakes? 40% or less braking of what the modern cars have. Drivers with 4 wheel brakes don't realize this, and I often get caught with my two wheel brakes skidding rubber on the asphalt. So far I have not hit anyone but there have been a few illegal passes on the right side shoulder as I went skidding on by them. I hope that Darrel Pitts is OK. Except for his bad shoulders, he is a tough guy and he should be OK..
