Re: sticking brakes
Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2021 4:06 am
I can see we just aren't going to come to any agreement on this one Rohan. I know of no OEM brake caliper supplier that has ever used stainless steel pistons in their calipers. If they were a great idea the OEMS would have taken it up by now with no issue. This despite the fact that stainless steel pistons would be cheaper to manufacture not having to undergo any plating process. Steel pistons have been in use and proven since the introduction of disc brakes in the 1950's. Stainless steel pistons are a relatively recent introduction into the market (by the aftermarket not OEM) and mainly on low mileage hobby vehicles not the ones doing the hard grind of daily use. I for one won't be replacing my pistons with stainless steel unless there's an absolute need and let others do the experimentation for me. Lots of stainless steel pistons available on Chinese Alibaba website site - go for it guys!!
Wasn't that long ago when silicone brake fluid was being promoted as the greatest thing ever to use in your brake system. Well it isn't and no way would an OEM ever use that stuff!
Wasn't that long ago when silicone brake fluid was being promoted as the greatest thing ever to use in your brake system. Well it isn't and no way would an OEM ever use that stuff!