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0603htp 12 Aluminum Caliper Z

Here you can see the difference between the dual 38mm piston Stainless Steel caliper and the single piston factory piece. What you can't see is the difference in weight as the aluminum SS caliper weighs about half as much. Removing unsprung weight such as this allows the suspension to be more responsive.
Braking The Bird's Speed -- Technical -- GM High Tech Performance

 Here you can see the difference between the dual 38mm piston Stainless Steel caliper and the single piston factory piece. What you can't see is the difference in weight as the aluminum SS caliper weighs about half as much. Removing unsprung weight such as this allows the suspension to be more responsive.  View Related Article

 

 

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