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brake caliper

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Too Afraid to Ask

The brake caliper is a metal box that holds the pads. When you brake, it squeezes the pads against the disc to slow the car.

Technical Definition

A brake caliper is the component that houses the brake pads and pistons. It clamps onto the brake disc to create friction, stopping the wheel from turning.

Hear It Discussed

"I believe a sticking brake caliper."
#25101: Diana's Dodge Biohazard The Best of Car Talk 08:57

"So we got a bolt that fell off a brake caliper. That seems like the part of the caliper has exited another part of the caliper."
Alpine A110 Review; "Can I Drive on This?"; 15 Yrs of TST The Smoking Tire 28:41

"or a brake caliper or hose failure. All those things have to work together... For example, if you've got a brake caliper that is stuck"
Automotive Tips to Reduce Repair Expenses from the Authority in Auto Repair Advice Under The Hood show 05:48