VIDEO: Brake Caliper Seals And Lubricants
Andrew Markel takes a look inside a brake caliper including how its seals and lubricants keep the unit braking safely. Sponsored by Nissan.
VIDEO: How Brake Calipers Equalize Brake Pressure
Andrew Markel discusses brake calipers and how the guides and slides equalize pressure during brake operation. Sponsored by MEYLE.
Bugatti Creates A Brake Caliper From A 3-D Printer
With its Veyron and Chiron super sports cars, Bugatti developers have succeeded in designing a brake caliper that can be produced by 3-D printing. While the main material used for the additive production of vehicle components to date has been aluminium, the new brake caliper is made from titanium. The company says this is the
ACDelco Expands Into Fast-Growing TPMS And New Brake Caliper Aftermarket
ACDelco recently announced it is expanding its aftermarket offerings to give shop owners more choice in two high-growth areas: Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors and new – not rebuilt or remanufactured – brake calipers that will be sold with no core charge.
Raybestos Introduces Opti-Cal New Brake Calipers
Raybestos Opti-Cal calipers are manufactured with a new caliper body, brackets and components, including pistons, lubricated guide pins and pad mounting hardware.
Brembo Unveils Aluminum Brake Caliper
The new light-weight ECS combines service and parking brake functions in a single caliper body.
Raybestos Introduces RPT Plated Brake Calipers
Raybestos says its new Rust Prevention Technology provides the best defense against the elements.
Tips For Installing Aluminum Brake Calipers
With regard to functionality, aluminum calipers work the same as cast-iron calipers. The important thing to keep in mind is that aluminum is a softer metal than iron or steel, so extra care must be taken when handling aluminum calipers.
Lang Tools Offers 4-in-1 Brake Caliper Press
The Lang Tools 4-in-1 Brake Caliper Press (279) does the job of four different tools. It was designed to work on various single, dual and quad fixed and floating calipers.
Brake Caliper Service
Brake calipers are a key component in a disc brake system. The calipers use hydraulic muscle to squeeze the brake pads against the rotors. The clamping force creates friction between the pads and rotor that slows the vehicle and brings it to a halt. If a caliper is leaking or sticking, however, it may not apply the brakes properly.
