an integral part of a disc brake system
The disc brake component that straddles the rotor and houses the piston, cylinder and brake pads. The piston movement pushes the pad against the rotor to slow or stop the vehicle.
The part of the braking system that, when applied by the driver, clamps the brake disk/rotor to slow or stop the car.
The part of the brake system that clamps the brake disc/rotor to slow or stop the car. One on every wheel.
The part of a disc brake system, which houses the brake pads and the hydraulically operated pistons.
The housing that fits over the brake disc. The caliper holds the brake pads, which are pressed against the discs by the caliper pistons when the brake pedal is depressed.