What is the Difference Between Dual-Piston Calipers and Single-Piston Calipers?
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Dual-piston calipers and single-piston calipers differ in their design approaches. Below are the relevant details: 1. Dual-Piston Calipers: In dual-piston calipers, since both the inner and outer sides of the entire caliper remain fixed, the clamping force of the inner and outer brake pads is each handled by pistons on opposite sides, hence they are also known as "fixed calipers." 2. Single-Piston Calipers: When comparing single-piston calipers to multi-piston calipers, single-piston calipers have unused areas that cannot be filled. To reduce the overall volume of the caliper body and maximize piston area, multi-piston calipers were developed.