Posted on 2/27/2023
Brake calipers are the main component of brake systems. They have several pistons that compress, resulting in friction on the rotors - slowing down the car. Depending on the number of pistons, it results in a slower or faster stopping time. In this blog, we take a closer look at the three most popular options and their performance. 2 Piston Brake Calipers Cars with smaller sizes and less horsepower are regularly equipped with two-piston brake calipers. Sometimes this can result in slower brake times, despite the manufacturer's brake force calculations. But this also makes the rotors and brake pads run much cooler than bigger and more complex caliper designs. An added bonus is that they are typically less expensive to maintain and service. 4 Piston Brake Calipers With four-piston brake calipers, we are getting into the more enthusiastic and powerful vehicles. With the extra horsepower comes the need for an increase in brake force. This is achieved by an increased number and size ... read more