rear brake caliper

How to repair a brake caliper using our repair kits. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT that the gasket is in perfect condition. If it is deteriorated, it will leak and lose its braking. Also, if the piston does not back up properly, a rapid wear of the brake pads takes place and can produce noises. It is very important not only to change the gasket but also all the parts that make up our kits. The piston boot prevents dirt from entering the piston cavity. The guide boots prevent dirt from entering the guides. The guides are the ones allowing the caliper to glide and, therefore, the pads break the disc. Deteriorated guides produce noise and unequal wear out and tear of the pads. The rest of the parts of our kits complement the repair of the caliper and favour the optimal use of the brakes.

In short, your brake calipers are the housing for your brake pads. When you apply pressure to the brake pedal, it forces brake fluid through the lines which drives a piston in the caliper to force the pads against the rotors.One of the most common causes is rust build-up on the caliper guide pins. Rust can seize up the moving parts of the caliper, making it difficult for them to slide back and forth properly. Another reason could be the brake pads that have worn down unevenly, causing the caliper to tilt and get stuck.

The brake caliper houses your car's brake pads and pistons. Its job is to slow the car's wheels by creating friction with the brake rotors. The brake caliper fits like a clamp on a wheel's rotor to stop the wheel from turning when you step on the brakes.