To understand why we use staggered or tapered pistons, we need to look at how brake pads wear over time. As the pad is grabbed by the rotor, the leading edge of the brake pad digs in and grabs more bite, causing it to wear more than the trailing edge. With a standard set of caliper pistons or even a single piston, this can lead to uneven wear and decreased efficiency.
This is where staggered or tapered pistons come in. By using a large piston on one side and a smaller piston on the other, we can push less on the leading edge and more on the trailing edge, promoting even wear and increasing the overall efficiency of the braking system.
But why is this important? As your brake pads wear at an angle, the piston is pushed at an angle, which can cause it to bind in the bores and create more drag, wear, and heat. By using tapered pistons, we can prevent this from happening and keep our braking system running smoothly.
So, what's the takeaway? Replace your brake pads regularly to keep them nice and square, and consider using staggered or tapered pistons in your calipers to promote even wear and increase the efficiency of your braking system. With this simple upgrade, you'll be able to brake with confidence and precision.
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StopTech Big Brake Kits exceed stock performance in two key areas: First, larger rotors increase heat capacity, allowing a driver to brake harder stop-after-stop with reduced chance of fade. Second, stiffer calipers and stainless steel lines reduce system compliance, providing consistent pedal feel and confidence-inspiring responsiveness.
The key, however, is to increase heat capacity and reduce compliance without upsetting a vehicle's stock front-to-rear brake torque ratio. That is why StopTech developed the Balanced Brake Upgrade® design philosophy, which precisely apportions front and rear braking resources while factoring in vehicle weight transfer under braking.
Every StopTech Balanced Big Brake Kit is engineered to produce that optimal balance using caliper bores and pistons specifically selected and tested for each vehicle application. This is what sets StopTech apart from off-the-shelf solutions.
In contrast, a brake upgrade that adds too much front torque (as many do), will reduce your car's ability to maximize the traction available from all four tires, robbing you of performance. In addition, a system that uses too many pistons or pistons that are too large will make the brake pedal much more difficult to modulate, limiting a driver's control of brake input.
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