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Old 06-17-2009, 04:12 PM   #16 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by DonR View Post
Kart calipers are twin pistons (one on either side of the rotor). A kart chassis experiences a lot of flex, which can put a lot of drag on brakes. I also would not want this on a full size race car.

Don
Karting isn't a good comparison to full-size "real" cars. Karts have to have chassis flex as they have no suspension. Having a suspension divorces brake mounts from chassis flex, but you still have to deal with bearing clearances and hub/rotor flex. In a street-driven car that does not see a track or Autocross you won't likely see flex inducing any perceptible knock-back.
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