...I read somewhere...concerning the 'LaMans 24 HR Race'. After attaining a top speed of 235 MPH on the Mussane (SP?) Straight, and approaching the Mussane Corner, the Brakes must 'Decelerate' 2,500,000.00 LB/FT (Yes, That's 2-1/2 Million Lb/Ft) of Rotational Torque. And the Rotors Glow Red-Hot, every Lap for 24 Hrs. I do not know how much speed they must reduce to navigate the 'Corner'. Of course, that's on 4 Rotors, all Red Hot.
Notice the Torque Measured Taken OFF from a Rotating Device, as in a Brake Rotor or Flywheel on a Dynamometer, is Labeled in 'Pound/Feet'. and Torque Applied TO A Device, such as Human 'Levering' a Torque Wrench, is in Foot/Pounds (Ft/Lbs).
Being an Engineer, you already know this. I posted this here because I read a Lot from Members, who seem to be confused on this Matter. There is the Difference.
MJ