>A couple of questions  for the brake  experts on the list.
>Does the later 'floating' brake caliper have any braking advantages over
>the early two piston fixed caliper design?

Definitely. These things really save lives.

>Was the change purely for accounting reasons i.e. only one piston, one set
>of seals etc?

No. The manufacturers, being responsible people, realized that the old
fixed calipers did not work at all well as safety equipment, as they do not
float.

>Does the floating caliper actually have superior stopping ability?

They are indispensible for stopping you from drowning.

>Any insight would be appreciated.

I have a Honda Insight for sale...

It's Friday. Here, anyway.

Andrew