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  1. oldfart2

    Machined fit?

    Hi Chris, There are several things to be considered here, if you can supply some of the following I may be able to help. What is the part we are talking about, What diameters are you using, how long is the joint going to be, is it a rotating-reciprocating (axially or rotary) or static joint, if...
  2. oldfart2

    Multi Piston disc brake Calipers

    Thanks for the responses, from a bit of further research it seem the smaller leading end pistons are to stop the pads wearing unevenly (on a taper, front to rear), this is is a problem, particularly on the longer, narrow style pads used on performance brake systems..ie. large diameter, narrow...
  3. oldfart2

    Multi Piston disc brake Calipers

    Thanks Kevin, I am sort of fishing for something I don't think really exists. I am aware of the master cyl dia relationship, but in our case master cyl diameters is not an issue for this application, we can change both of them as the need suits. We want to replace some heavy castiron 2 spot...
  4. oldfart2

    Multi Piston disc brake Calipers

    Good day all, I have just joined your group and have a question or point I would like clarified. In multi piston, ie. 4 or 6 spot disc brake calipers, is there a ratio or formulae for the difference in piston diameters that is prevlent in some of the OEM and aftermarket sets available. I have...
  5. oldfart2

    MULTI PISTON CALIPERS

    Good day all, I have just joined your group and have a question or point I would like clarified. In multi piston, ie. 4 or 6 spot brake calipers, is there a ratio or formulae for the difference in piston diameters that is prevlent in some of the OEM and aftermarket parts that are available...
  6. oldfart2

    multi piston calipers

    Good day all, I have just joined your group and have a question or point I would like clarified. In multi piston, ie. 4 or 6 spot brake calipers, is there a ratio or formulae for the difference in piston diameters that is prevlent in some of the OEM and aftermarket sets available. Thanks in...
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