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Multi-piston calipers

PostPosted: Sun Feb 19, 2017 4:48 pm
by galt
I am wondering what the advantage is if the pad area is not increased?

Do multiple pistons give better feel? Or prevent warping of the rotor when hot in some way?

Thx

Re: Multi-piston calipers

PostPosted: Sun Feb 19, 2017 11:52 pm
by Steve

Re: Multi-piston calipers

PostPosted: Mon Feb 20, 2017 10:30 am
by galt
Thx - but I saw somewhere that pad area determines brake torque... not true?

Re: Multi-piston calipers

PostPosted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 9:55 am
by Steve

Re: Multi-piston calipers

PostPosted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 11:00 am
by galt
got it - thx