Pin versus Slider Disc Brakes

I have pin types on my Challenger and sliders on my Duster, both are on 11 3/4" rotors.

I have heard that the road race guys prefer sliders because they're sturdier and none on the components flex, which I suppose could come into play with the pin type. But I've never noticed a difference in functionality. I can't imagine there would be much, if any, difference.

One advantage of the pin style is that the caliper brackets don't have any wearing surfaces, the pins are the wearing part and they're replaceable. On the sliders, the caliper bracket has the wearing surface so if the brakes are old the sliding surface can get worn or damaged. Less of an issue now that Dr. Diff sells slider brackets.

Pads are easier to find for the slider types, as already pointed out.