VIDEO: Why Replace Both Calipers When Just One Goes Bad?
Andrew Markel stresses the importance of replacing both calipers generally when one unit goes bad. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
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.
MGP Caliper Covers Celebrates 10th Anniversary
In its first year, MGP sold just 200 units. A decade later, more than 250,000 vehicles have been fitted with the company’s caliper covers.
VIDEO: Brake Drag And Fuel Economy
Andrew Markel discusses brake hardware, and how these tiny replacement parts can increase fuel economy by reducing brake drag. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
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 Increases Opti-Cal Caliper Coverage
Raybestos has recently added more than 100 new part numbers to its line of premium-quality Opti-Cal brake calipers.
2009-2015 Toyota Venza Brake Job
The key to servicing the brakes on the Venza is to pay attention to the details like the lubricants and rotor dimensions. Also, you must realize that parts like the brake hardware and soft components like the guide pin boots have a limited lifespan.
Aluminum Caliper Service
If the engineers of a vehicle decided to use aluminum for the body of the calipers, they were probably more focused on performance than they were on the cost to manufacture. Aluminum calipers enhance the performance of a vehicle by reducing what they call un-sprung weight, which helps acceleration and handling.
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.
UCX Calipers Adds 142 New SKUs
The new part numbers were added to the company’s Friction Ready, Loaded and Black Medallion Caliper product lines.
Raybestos Adds 428 New Part Numbers To Line Of Brake Components
The addition includes brake hoses, brake rotors, brake calipers and accessories, brake cables, clutch hoses and brake pad sets.
