Two technicians are discussing disc brake calipers. Technician A says that sliding calipers work similar to a wheel cylinder except the caliper can move as a unit. Technician B says that fixed calipers have a minimum of five pistons. Who is correct?

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Technician A is correct in stating that sliding calipers work similarly to a wheel cylinder, but they are able to move as a unit. Technician B is incorrect in stating that fixed calipers have a minimum of five pistons. Fixed calipers can have anywhere from one to six pistons, and sometimes even more.

Two Technicians Are Discussing Disc Brake Calipers