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Old 11-09-2006, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by cmartin
A caliper actually gives a more accurate measurement, but both will work.
A micrometer is actually the more accurate device, often to beyond a tenth of a thousandth. (Just because a caliper reads those digits doesn't mean theyre "significant" - the spec book that comes w/ it even says so.

Problem w/ calipers is that they cant measure over the lip of a 1/2 worn rotor. A mic has no problem w/ the reach. In day to day use, a caliper is about 10x more handy though. The $15 chinese ones work well enough.

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