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An animation of the action of the brake caliper of a Honda ST1100 and ST1300. It is obvious that the pistons move out to the right to press the outer pads against the brake disc/rotor. It is not obvious, unless you have thought about it, that the entire caliper must be free to move to the left. This equal and opposite reaction to the pistons moving is only possible if the slider pins are clean, the pads are inserted correctly and the pad springs are clean and are properly seated.
All 3 calipers work in the same way, but I have drawn it as if looking from the rear of the bike at the rear caliper.
All 3 calipers work in the same way, but I have drawn it as if looking from the rear of the bike at the rear caliper.
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