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Date:         Fri, 10 Aug 2001 18:12:36 +1200
Reply-To:     Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
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From:         Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
Subject:      Re: Disc brake calipers
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>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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