What are Brake Calipers and How to Compress Brake Caliper?
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Brake calipers are of utmost importance to a vehicle. But over time, calipers can lose their braking ability.
Yes, calipers lose their ability to compress over time, and then you need to recompress the caliper; if you can see this damage, it is always recommended to replace the caliper.
Do you know how to compress a brake caliper? Don't worry, I'll help you through the process. But before I start the main part, let me explain you what is a brake caliper and how it works.
WHAT IS A BRAKE CALIPER?
The caliper in a car is an indispensable element that plays a very crucial role in the braking system of the car. Brake calipers are generally cube-shaped box-like structures that fit into a disc rotor and stop your vehicle.
How do brake calipers work in a car?
If you love car tuning, repairs, then you might want to know how these calipers stop your vehicle.
Well, here's what you need to know. How does it work in a car? The braking process of a car involves the following components.
wheel assembly
The wheel assembly is attached to the disc rotor and the wheel. Bearings inside allow the wheels to turn.
Rotor Disc Brake
Rotor disc brakes are specific parts of the brake pads that snap into place. It slows down the rotation of the wheel by creating enough friction. Since friction generates a lot of heat, holes are drilled in the brake discs to remove the heat generated.
Caliper Assembly
The caliper assembly uses hydraulic pressure to create friction by bringing the pedals into contact with the rubber brake pads on the rotor surface, which slows the wheel down.
The caliper is constructed from a banjo bolt that acts as a passage for fluid to reach the piston. Fluid released from the pedal side pushes the piston with more force. So this is how the brake caliper works.
When you apply the brakes, high pressure hydraulic oil from the brake cylinders is absorbed by the calipers. The fluid then pushes the piston, causing the inner pad to press against the rotor surface. The pressure from the fluid pushes the frame and slide pins of the caliper together, causing the outer surface of the pad to press itself against the brake rotor disc on the other side.
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