Technician A says that during braking, pressure is exerted unequally against the bottom of the piston and the bottom of the cylinder bore. Technician B says the pressure to the piston is transmitted to the inboard brake pad to force the lining against the inboard rotor surface. Who is correct?

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Technician B is correct because the pressure applied to the piston in a brake caliper is transmitted to the inboard brake pad, forcing it against the rotor surface. Technician A is incorrect as the pressure is exerted equally.

Technician a Says That During Braking, Pressure Is Exerted Unequally