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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. ...

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