Why again is this not able to happen?

[Scott May]

Just wondering, why again can't brake's have two calipers?



Is it because it would get too hot? Is it because of the way the brake lines are? I was just thinking about this and was wondering what the simple answer is that i just dident realize...

[TomM]

I believe StopTech used to have/test/sell a brake system that clamped the entire rotor. They used to run them on some old Motorola Cup Porsche's but I haven't seen them in racing since then.

[Duke]

The only explanation I can come up with is that they stop too violently for consumer use, also that, with that amount of friction the wheel would simply lock up and not brake.

[Scott May]

Hmm that sounds similar to drum brakes..whats the difference? Where they just open insted of closed like the drums?

[Scott May]

Hmm, but if not for the normal driver, for race purposes you think they would be able to adapt them to

[Matthew C Smith]

They're not drum brakes because they don't use a drum. They use a disk with pads that squeeze each side of the rotor.

A dual caliper setup would work, but is too complex to bother with in most circumstances.

[Scott May]

Ahh i see, hmm

[KNanthrup]

Correct me if I'm wrong... but I believe there are some cars with dual calipers., I'm pretty sure I've seen them... can't remember what but I know they/it was some exotic.

[petar7408]

yes... i just saw a ferrari with 2 of em.

[XiaoNio]

I believe the Maybach has dual caliper brakes in the front...

[Scorp965]

There was a VW in EuroTuner a few months ago with a custom dual-caliper system...

[Scott May]

Hmm, so how come its not more common? And how come I, scott may, have not seen any? Haha... hmm anyone got a link to a photo?