Ettore Bugatti favoured cable-operated brakes demanding heavy foot pressure.
On one occasion he loftily told a customer, "I make my cars to go, not to stop."
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During the 50's, the famous racing driver, Juan Manuel Fangio had a new team-mate who was struggling to improve his laptimes.
He asked Fangio for advise....
Fangio shared with him the secret of all successful racing drivers......
"More gas, less brakes."