Andrew, you are a real wit. I think you know the rest!!!
John.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew Grebneff" <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, August 10, 2001 06:12
Subject: Re: Disc brake calipers

> >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
>