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Old Aug 23, 2013 | 03:29 PM
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Do the PM 4 piston brake calipers offer better performance than the stock HD 4 piston brake caliper? Or is it just better looks.
 
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They do offer better performance than the stock calipers but if you are going to buy new calipers get a 6 piston for the front. The cost difference is minimal.
 
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Yup 6 on front and 4 on back.
 
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Will the six piston require a bigger master cylinder?
 
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Not on a softail. The stock 9/16" master cylinder will work perfect.
 
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The number of pistons really doesn't matter very much. What matters more is the total area of the pistons in the caliper, versus the area (diameter) of the master cylinder. Hydraulic "leverage".
 
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