Brake Caliper Replacement

Disc brakes are commonly used on each wheel of a modern car’s braking system. Brake calipers are part of a disc brake system.

Brake pads are located in the brake caliper. When pressure generated by the brake master cylinder is applied to the brake caliper, it distributes brake pressure to the brake pads. The brake pads are brought in contact with the brake rotor (disc). The more pressure generated in the brake caliper, the more braking pressure is applied to the brake pads. The greater the level of pressure applied to the brake pads, the sooner a vehicle stops.

Brake calipers operate in much the same way that brakes on a bicycle work. Instead of mechanically pulling a cable to get rubber blocks to come in contact with the rim of the bicycle tire, hydraulic pressure pushes brake pads into contact with a brake rotor (disc).

To replace a brake caliper, the wheel is removed and the defective brake caliper is taken off the vehicle. We recommend replacing brake calipers as a pair to maintain optimum operating efficiency. After replacing the brake caliper, air must be removed from the brake system to enable it to function correctly.