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10-31-05, 07:05 PM

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forged or two piece caliper

Hey guys I have a question. What type of caliper is better. A two piece caliper or a forged caliper??
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10-31-05, 10:55 PM

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well, forged is lighter, and if it's a monoblock it's also stronger

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11-01-05, 03:51 AM

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Thats what i was thinking. Lighter and stronger

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11-01-05, 03:59 AM

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Also important ... even more important ... is the design and the QC. In theory a forged onepiece caliper is the best, but out there ... some 2-piece calipers will outperformance cheap forged onepiece designs.

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