How to Tell How Many Pistons a Brake Caliper Has
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The method to determine how many pistons a brake caliper has is to look for the number of circular protrusions on the caliper. Each protrusion represents a piston, and the total number of pistons can be calculated by multiplying the number of protrusions on one side by two. Piston calipers are part of the automotive braking system and belong to a type of disc brake. The piston caliper is the device that pushes the friction pads against the brake disc. Generally, the number of piston calipers indicates the number of friction pads. More friction pads mean a larger friction area, and a larger friction area results in greater friction between the pads and the brake disc. It's important to note that pistons are equivalent to friction pads, so more pistons indicate better braking performance due to increased friction.