Peugeot caliper

Brief description of Peugeot caliper

This part provides the necessary force to attach the pads to the rotors. Simply put, the calipers are responsible for creating friction with the rotor and stopping the car with the brake pads

Additional description of the caliper:

The car brake is composed of various components that cause the car to stop in time. One of the components of this system is the caliper.

In a disc brake system, the car wheel is connected to a metal rotor that rotates with the wheels. The brake caliper is located at the top of the rotor and contains a pair of metal plates that are attached to the brake pads. Brake pads cover the outside and inside of the rotors.

When you put your foot on the brake pedal, the oil in the main pump provides the force needed to attach the pads to the rotors with a caliper.

Simply put, calipers are responsible for creating friction with the rotor and stopping the car with the brake pads. The material of the pads and their surfaces is such that it can cause a lot of friction with the rotor, and when braking by applying force, it causes friction, reduces the rotation speed of the rotor and stops it. The rotors also rotate with the wheels, causing the car to stop.

* Advantages of disc brakes over bowl brakes

In the bowl brake mechanism used in older cars, the wheels stopped due to friction between the bowl and the brake pads. This friction creates a lot of heat, which in some cases, due to excessive braking and overheating of the braking system, the car brakes, which is very dangerous.

But in disc brakes, they cool down faster because the pads are outside the disc and do not surround the bowl.

Caliper Sport, which is available on all wheels today, but in the past was only placed on the front wheels. What Caliper does is help other car parts make braking faster and easier. Because the rear wheels require less braking, the front wheel caliper must be more powerful.

Without the brake caliper, the vehicle braking system will stop. This shows the importance of brake calipers. These parts attach to the brake pad, so both

come in contact with the brake rotor surface to slow down or stop the car completely.

Types of brake calipers:

There are two main types of brake calipers: floating and fixed. The floating type can also be known as a sliding caliper. Check out the similarities and differences between floating and fixed brake calipers:

Floating brake calipers:

The movement of the floating brake calipers is an inlet and outlet movement. This type of brake caliper has a maximum of two pistons on the inside of its rotor. The piston compresses the entire caliper after depressing the brake pedal. With the help of brake pads, it causes friction on each side of the rotor. Also, the number of available pistons is less than the fixed type. So that there are one or two pistons for a floating caliper, while in a fixed caliper you can have several pistons, which is one of its advantages, but on the other hand, this makes fixed calipers more expensive than floating ones. Also, the floating type of brake caliper requires more care than the fixed type. Rust and dust are two common causes of mechanical problems with floating calibers, and despite this, the caliber of the brake will not be able to separate the rotor from the brake pads, so it uses more power, which produces more friction. As a result of more friction, more heat is generated, and excessive heat will cause serious damage to this part in the long run.

Fixed brake calipers:

Floating brake calipers are completely different from fixed types. While floating calipers follow a certain movement, fixed types do not move at all. Fixed calipers also have pistons on both the inside and outside of the rotor. The disadvantages of this type of brake calipers are the high price of their pistons. Some fixed calipers have more than two pistons on either side. Each rotor can actually have several pistons around it. But this is only possible if the car owner can bear the costs.

Brake calipers compared to vehicle size

The force applied is determined by the amount of brake caliper power to stop the vehicle. In particular, this refers to the force applied to the rotor surface. Strong holding force can only be possible if the friction materials of the brake pads are effective and wide. The number of pistons can also affect the force applied.

Trucks and SUVs are definitely bigger than standard cars. They have heavier accessories and larger tires. They can carry more passengers and cargo, which ultimately leads to an increase in their overall weight. Fortunately, truck brake calipers are now available on the market. Their contact surface is twice as high as standard floating calipers.

When comparing cars and trucks, there are more differences between them, so check out the pros and cons of each car.

Signs of damaged brake calipers

Take care of these symptoms to resolve problems before they occur:

Abnormal movement of the vehicle

Cars with damaged brake calipers can sometimes not move in a straight line. When one wheel is slower than the other due to brake traction, the vehicle tends to move to the side of the road. Vibration may occur when you brake, but there are more contributing factors to this scenario.

Strange sounds

These sounds may actually be heard from the wheels when the brake pedal is depressed. These abnormal sounds indicate damage to the brake calipers. A caliper may be loose or stuck. To prove that sound can be a sign of car problems, examine why a steering wheel may make strange noises while turning. A vehicle can also moan when turning, so find out the reason.

Leakage

Brake fluid is sealed inside a rubber container. In order to provide proper performance, brake calipers must be used. However, their seals or coatings can wear out due to the heat from the brakes. A damaged seal or enclosure can definitely cause a leak.

Repair and maintenance

Brake caliper parts

Brake pads are the most fragile parts of the caliper. However, these are just some of the goal setting shareware that you can use. As expected, they rot and wear out after constant contact with a moving rotor. Rotten brake pads are thinner in appearance than their original appearance. Damaged brake pads just need to be replaced, that’s all you can do. The challenge is to remove the piston from the caliper before replacing the pads. All you have to do is press the piston back on the brake caliper using the right tools. The piston is designed like a screw, so you can not remove it by hand alone. Some people may do this with pliers, but these tools are not recommended because they can damage your hands or the caliper and piston.

One end of the brake caliper is located on top of the piston while the other parts control the rotation. As you rotate the tool, the piston returns to the caliper

When to check your car’s brake caliper:

If you see any of the following symptoms in the car, you should immediately check the car brake caliper and repair it:

If a sound is heard from the braking system while braking, the brake caliper should be checked. In fact, strange noises in the brake system indicate a possible malfunction of the brake caliper.

If the ABS brake light and the car check light are on in the display behind the steering wheel or on the car monitor, the car’s central computer must have detected a problem with the car’s braking system, so it is best to show the car to a mechanic.

If your car travels a long distance while braking and this distance is longer than normal, also if the car is hit while braking, these two can indicate a problem with the car’s braking system and caliper.

If the car brake pedal is too hard or too soft, the brake caliper should be checked if your car travels a long distance while braking and this distance is longer than normal. The amount of pressure applied to the brake pedal should not be too much or too little. In fact, you should be able to stop the car with a low pressure on the brake pedal, and you should not press the pedal all the way to activate the brake system.

If there is oil and leakage under the car or around the wheels and even in the car engine area, you must check the brake system and brake caliper.

Do not forget that without a caliper, the brake system will practically fail, so this shows the importance of the brake caliper. Therefore, never forget to check the brake caliper from time to time during the vehicle inspection process and replace it if necessary, because neglecting the car brake system will seriously endanger your safety and that of the occupants. So before any serious damage, inspect and repair the caliper.

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