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Brake Calipers |
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There are two main types of calipers: Floating
calipers and fixed calipers. There are other configurations but
these are the most popular. Calipers must be rebuilt or replaced
if they show signs of leaking brake fluid.
Single Piston Floating Calipers are the most popular and also
least costly to manufacture and service. A floating caliper
"floats" or moves in a track in its support so that it can
center itself over the rotor. As you apply brake pressure, the
hydraulic fluid pushes in two directions. It forces the piston
against the inner pad which in turn pushes against the rotor. It
also pushes the caliper in the opposite direction against the
outer pad, pressing it against the other side of the rotor.
Floating calipers are also available on some vehicles with two
pistons mounted on the same side. Two piston floating calipers
are found on more expensive cars and can provide an improved
braking "feel".
Four Piston Fixed Calipers are mounted rigidly to the support
and are not allowed to move. Instead, there are two pistons on
each side that press the pads against the rotor. Four piston
calipers have a better feel and are more efficient, but are more
expensive to produce and cost more to service. This type of
caliper is usually found on more expensive luxury and high
performance cars. |
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| Brembo Brake
Calipers |
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People have tried and tested various brake
products from brake discs to brake pads and
brake calipers, and have found the Brembo brake
product range to be the best available on the
market, as such, this is why we recommend
Brembo's range of brake systems.
As part of Brembo’s High Performance braking
systems, Brembo Sport discs are premium OEM
replacement units that meet or exceed all
vehicle manufacturers’ specifications and
tolerances. They are fully compatible with your
current calipers, alloy wheels and other
standard chassis components, easily mounting
onto the vehicle without any problems.
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NHT Brake Calipers |
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The superior glossy
powder-coat finish used by NHT provides a number
of lasting benefits over painted brake calipers:
Brake calipers maintain their gloss and
outstanding appearance up to 500 degrees
Fahrenheit, the brake caliper's powder-coat
finish will not fade, even under extreme weather
conditions, nothing sticks to the brake
calipers: brake dust and road dirt can easily be
wiped off, brake calipers are sent through a
thorough final cleansing before powder coating,
assuring no impurities on or inside the
calipers; the powder coating process is applied
before final assembly, for a markedly better
finish than post-assembly spray paint. |
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