Originally Posted by
banerjek
Handy information. I intend to cut my brake pads to 5% their current size to save weight. This should actually improve braking performance since there will be less mass to stop.
Ff = μ FN
Ff = force due to friction (Newtons)
FN = normal force (Newtons)
μ = coefficient of friction between two surfaces (no units)
You don't want to cut down your pads, because they would wear very quickly. Your last sentence makes absolutely no sense.