Brake Caliper Replacement
What is a brake caliper?
Brake calipers squeeze the brake pads against the brake rotor. The clamping force they apply on the brake rotor slows or stops the vehicle.
How does a brake caliper work?
Braking calipers use hydraulic pressure supplied by the brake master cylinder to clamp the brake pads against the rotor. The brake pads fit inside the caliper, so the hydraulic clamping force is transferred to the pads, then the brake rotor, and ultimately the tires.
Brake calipers require replacement when they are leaking fluid or if one or more of the caliper pistons have become stuck.
A failing brake caliper can cause the vehicle to pull to one side when braking.