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  1. This makes sense, since a friction force is proportional to the force exerted on the rim by the pad and the coefficient of friction between the rim and pad materials.  Surface area is not part of the equation.
    Besides, if the pads are toed-in, you don’t use the whole surface are of the pad anyway.

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