OEM Auto Brake Calipers

The disc brake system in your SUV, pickup, car, or van needs three major components working together to slow the rotation of the vehicle's wheels. The brake calipers are one of those parts, and they're responsible for controlling much of the action.

How Do Brake Calipers Work?

It starts with you pressing your foot against the brake pedal. That causes the master brake cylinder to send hydraulic brake fluid to the brake calipers. The building pressure forces the calipers to close onto the brake rotors and produce the resistance that slows and stops your vehicle. Since both the calipers and rotors are made of metal and would suffer permanent damage if they came in direct contact with each other, the calipers have brake pads installed at their ends so as to cushion the friction.

How Do You Spot Faulty Brake Calipers?

Braking generates a lot of heat, however. If that heat isn't properly dispersed, it can deteriorate the caliper seals and let contaminants gather. Soon enough, the calipers will corrode and impair your ability to stop safely.

Fortunately, signs of trouble are fairly obvious. They include:

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