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Old 05-03-2011, 09:50 PM   #267 (permalink)
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I read this in an old $1-Store copy of a book on how to save gas:

To reduce the amount of friction on front disc brakes when not in use (before a long highway trip), make a swift left and right turn to slightly push the pistons inward (or fully retract). The slight caliper compression returns when the brakes are used again.

I'm not sure how valid this is, but it kinda makes sense.

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