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Beginner's Guide: What Is a Brake Caliper and What Does It Do?

What is a brake caliper (and what does it do)?
A brake caliper forms a significant part of a car’s disc brake system. There is usually one per wheel (supercars can have two per wheel) and it houses caliper mounting bolts, bushings, pistons, seals, dust boots, retainers, noise shims, the brake pads and anti-rattle clips. ...

Beginner's Guide: What Are Brake Shoes and What Do They Do?

What are brake shoes on your car (and what do they do)?
The brake shoe is a curved piece of metal with high-friction material (the brake lining) attached to the outside of it. It is attached to the backing plate inside the brake drum with a series of springs and levers, and rests against the hydraulically operated wheel cylinder. ...

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