Brake calculator

[andrewb70]

Hmm. When I input diameters for two pistons, I get one figure for the torque output. If I add the other two, the figure for sq. in goes up as does the actual torque numbers.

So, I'm guessing that to be accurate, I need to add in figures for a single side. That's too bad because to increase the square inches over the 2.75" dia. GM Metric calipers we are starting with, I'm going to have to start looking at bigger bucks. Wilwood Dynalites would have been a cheaper proposition.

Don

You will find that many racing calipers have less piston area than the older big single piston calipers. The increase in torque comes from larger rotors and more boost from the power assist. Multi-piston calipers also have more even pad wear.



Andrew