What is the difference between four-piston calipers and ordinary calipers?

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McLouis
07/30/25 1:20am
The main differences between four-piston calipers and ordinary calipers are reflected in two aspects. Below are detailed explanations of these two differences: 1. Different number of pistons: Four-piston calipers are equipped with four pistons, while ordinary calipers generally use a single piston. Brake calipers are clamping devices that have the function of decelerating, stopping, or maintaining the stopped state of moving wheels, and are generally only used in disc brake systems. 2. Different braking force and performance: Theoretically, the more pistons there are, the greater the braking force that can be generated. Therefore, the braking force and performance of four-piston calipers are much better than those of ordinary calipers.
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