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    KNOW YOUR… BRAKE CALIPERS

    Jul 21, 2019 3 minutes

    FB: What is the purpose of a brake caliper?

    LB: The caliper is the device that makes the magic happen in terms of braking power, as it’s the operation of the pistons within, on a brake pad, which then comes into contact with the brake disc that slows down you and your bike. Back in the day, motorcycles used to come with drum brakes, which were absolutely pants – they can’t cope with heat or dodgy weather and don’t offer the same

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