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Series : Reman SeriesThe ability to stop a disc brake on a dime is essential. The value of a good disc brake can be measured in how many accidents have been averted because of their stopping power. And it's not only thanks to the disc brake, but the brake caliper, as well. These brake calipers are one of the most important parts of a car all because of their ability to stop the car when it counts most. Broken disc brake calipers pose much more of a threat than safety, so it's good to know the following warning signs before they even happen:
Disc brakes today can either be used in the front, or in the back. Some believe replacing drum brakes with them is effective since they have stronger stopping power. However, having disc brakes still doesn't change the fact that brakes are susceptible to something called brake fade. This is caused by excessive friction. This friction creates a lot of heat and gases and causes a failure in braking power. Having a sudden loss of brakes or not being able to stop quickly may indicate a brake fade problem on your car.
These parts are common in European cars. If your experience a sudden and total loss of brake while driving, you might be having troubles with your slide rails. These parts do have a tendency to become too rusty when exposed to a long period of driving and stifles the free movement of the pads. You can clean them up with a wire brush during every change of your brake pads to keep them in top condition.
Loose calipers can be a problem for your car and for you. For one, it can become the cause of a bigger problem like accidents, since this wears down the brake pad and rotor excessively, and it would make you drive with the brakes applied slightly every single time. You can test if your calipers are working just fine by test driving the vehicle. If your calipers are sticky or are dragging, it would not allow the brake pad to disengage from the brake rotor. Another sign that you have an improperly working brake caliper is when your vehicle habitually pulls over to one side while driving.
Remember to always replace defective brake pads with new ones if they are showing signs of wear and tear. Sticking or fading brake pads can cause damage and ruin to other parts of the braking system. They can also bring stress to the engine and transmission.
When you are driving on a highway, isn't it relaxing to know that no matter how fast you are going or how far you have gone, your brakes wouldn't let you down? Certainly, brake pads need to be performing on top efficiency in order for you to feel this relaxed. This is also thanks in part to the brake caliper, which helps stop the disc brakes when you press on the pedal. However, if this loses power, what happens next may become the headline on the late evening news. For you to avoid this, read on and look at the different things you can do.
Be punctual in having your brake pads checked-up
Whenever you buy a new vehicle, it comes with a routine check-up done at every certain kilometer or during a specific month. By doing this, you are making sure that your car is safe to drive and nothing is wrong. Check-ups like this include your brake pads and your brake caliper as well. Having everything checked out will help to keep your brakes in good condition.
Remove and clean your brake calipers
If you cannot bring your car to a dealership for its check-up, you can also do the cleaning of the caliper yourself. While you cannot remove the brake set, cleaning the calipers is enough to make sure that your brake system is up to scratch. Removing them can be done by yourself, or if you aren't entirely sure, you can do it with the help of a qualified mechanic.
Service your caliper
There are a lot of things which can happen to a vehicle with a bad brake caliper. One of these things is that it may fail in the most crucial of times: while driving, or when coming to a stop. There are a lot of things you can do to prevent this from happening. One of them is to service your brake calipers in order for them to keep working for you. Servicing your brake caliper can save you time and money on bringing your car to the dealership and on costly repairs and replacements.
Rebuild your brake caliper
Rebuilding your brake caliper can be a pretty daunting chore, but it's not really that hard to do. In fact, doing this can save you a lot of money, since the two choices for replacing your broken caliper is either to get a new one or a rebuilt one. Rebuilding brake calipers requires the knowledge of how a brake caliper works and what parts to replace in the assembly.