Fundamentals

Resources Even if you know about brake calipers, you may think a brake caliper is a brake caliper, that they’re all the same. But, you’d be wrong. Brake calipers vary based on a vehicle’s purpose. Single-piston Calipers Single-piston design dominated early hydraulic calipers. The caliper had only one piston that forced the brake pads against … Read more

Resources Brake calipers provide the ‘muscle’ needed to stop a vehicle. Calipers are one of the three main components of a car or truck’s brake system. Brake Calipers Overview The brake caliper works with the brake rotor and brake pads applying friction against the wheels, turning the energy into heat. The faster and heavier a … Read more

Resources Only one of the primary components of a vehicle’s braking system doesn’t need regular maintenance. Brake calipers are not engineered or manufactured to need regular care. But the other two maintenance items, the brake pads and brake rotors must be maintained. Brake pads need the most attention because of the wear from heat and … Read more

Resources Modern disc brake systems work with the coordinated effort of three primary components. These components are the brake pads, the brake caliper, and the brake rotor or disc. The brake caliper is the muscle. Brake Calipers Purpose Brake calipers house the brake pads. They use hydraulic pressure to squeeze the brake pads against the … Read more