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Originally Posted by boyt911sc View Post
There are two (2) pistons in the brake caliper of SC's front and rear. Each piston sitting behind the brake pad. Depending how people count or call them. For example, stock 993 brake calipers have total 4 pistons per brake caliper yet I see some people refer them as two-piston caliper. Maybe someone could clarify this confusion if any. Thanks.

Tony
993 used 4 piston calipers from Brembo


most 964 used 4piston f/r but there were some early C2 that used 2 piston rears

there is a cheaper 1 piston sliding caliper design that is used on most other cars on the road but not Porsche
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