Automotive Dictionary: Brake Caliper

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Automotive Dictionary: Brake Caliper


Throughout this site we use many technical terms, and given the breadth of readership our site enjoys, sometimes we are remiss and incorrectly assume everyone knows what we are referring to. For those that do not, here are some explanations of the technical terms use.
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Brake Caliper


Part of a disc brake system which locates the brake pads on either side of a steel or cast iron brake disc in the same way as the rim-brakes on a bicycle.

Also see: How it Works - Brakes
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