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Old 05-11-20 | 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Chasboy
Hypothetically, if the disk and caliper were located out near the rim, (the disk would be about 26” in diameter), wouldn’t less clamping pressure be required, leaving everything else the same?
Yes, a 26” rotor would require much less clamping force than a 6” rotor.

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