Unless your daily driver is a classic Mini, or something of a similar ilk with drum brakes in all four corners, you'll have calipers providing the stopping force each time you hit the brake pedal.

The 520 Series fixed caliper-type brake uses a modulated hydraulic pressure source, such as a master cylinder, to control brake torque. Includes two ductile iron caliper halves, each with ...

With the addition of recent performance upgrades, our 1969 Dodge Dart has the potential for speed (in mph) close to twice the speed of many U.S. highways. Refer to any physics textbook, and you'll ...

We typically turn big tires on our 4WDs and when it comes time to slow down or stop, it's good to have a braking system that can handle the rolling inertia of that wheel and tire mass. That action ...

In disc-brake systems, a caliper is a set of metal jaws that clamps down on a wheel’s brake disc, or rotor, when the driver applies the brakes. The caliper presses brake pads against either side of ...

Thanks to the huge selection of aftermarket parts that are just a phone call away, building a trick truck that is safe and fun to drive is easier than ever. A great example of aftermarket components ...

Arvin Meritor and Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems have announced their new “Premium Hydraulic Braking System” for medium-duty truck and bus applications. It mates Meritor WABCO’s Hydraulic Power ...

When it comes to cars and car parts, a lot goes into sending you down the road and making sure you can come to a stop when you arrive at your destination. As you're probably aware, our vehicles rely ...

Over time disc brake calipers and pistons can become dirty and less effective – find out how to keep them clean and working to their maximum potential with our step-by-step video guide. You’ll also ...

If one determines the most important parts on a car are the tires, as they’re the only four things touching the ground, what would be the second-most important parts? If you guessed the brakes, you ...

Growtac’s Equal mechanical disc brakes are positioned as a premium option, claimed to offer the holy trinity of optimal braking power, lever feel and actuation. Until now, the Japanese brand has ...