Andrew, you are a real wit. I think you know the rest!!! John. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew Grebneff" <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, August 10, 2001 06:12 Subject: Re: Disc brake calipers
> >A couple of questions for the brake experts on the list. > >Does the later 'floating' brake caliper have any braking advantages over > >the early two piston fixed caliper design? > > Definitely. These things really save lives. > > >Was the change purely for accounting reasons i.e. only one piston, one set > >of seals etc? > > No. The manufacturers, being responsible people, realized that the old > fixed calipers did not work at all well as safety equipment, as they do not > float. > > >Does the floating caliper actually have superior stopping ability? > > They are indispensible for stopping you from drowning. > > >Any insight would be appreciated. > > I have a Honda Insight for sale... > > It's Friday. Here, anyway. > > Andrew > |
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