A type of clamp which grips a disc rotor to create friction and thereby generate stopping power.
The assembly in disc brake that brings the pads to bear on the rotor. A brake caliper houses the brake pads and the hydraulically operated pistons. (The caliper is indicated in blue in Figure 4.) Figure 4. Caliper
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Major component of a disc brake system that houses the hydraulic piston(s) and supports the brake pads.
In disc brakes, the component that presses the friction pads against the rotor. All automotive versions are hydraulically-actuated, and have one, two, or four hydraulic cylinders.
(1) Tool used to measure the diameter of drums. (2) Hydraulic slave cylinder assembly which actuates brake pads in a disc brake system.
The non-rotating part of a disc-brake assembly that straddles the disc and carries the brake pads. The caliper also contains the hydraulic components that cause the pads to pinch the disc when the brakes are applied. A caliper is also a measuring tool that can be set to measure inside or outside dimensions of an object.
In a disc brake system, the mechanism that forces brake pads against the disc by a clamping or pinching action
a hydraulic clamp which is used to "grab" onto the brake rotors (brake discs) in order to slow and eventually stop the spinning of that wheel
1. A tool used to precisely measure typically smaller distances. It is good for measuring inside and outside diameters of parts and tubing. 2. On a bicycle, it is the name often give to the parts of a brake that are closest to the wheel.
A disc brake component that holds the brake pads that contact the rotor in order to slow the wheel rotation.
The assembly that houses the brake pad(s) and applies them to the rotor. This also houses the hydraulically operated pistons to which the pads are bonded.
Non-rotational components of disc brakes that straddle the disc and contain hydraulic components forcing the brake pads against the rotor to slow or stop the vehicle.
Part of the brake system that holds the brake pads. When the driver pushes the brake, the calipers push both brake pads against the carbon brake disk to slow the car.
A hydraulically activated device in a disc brake system, which is mounted straddling the brake rotor (disc). The caliper contains at least one piston and two brake pads. Hydraulic pressure on the piston(s) forces the pads against the rotor.
In a disk brake, a housing for cylinder, pistons and brake shoes, connected to the hydraulic system. The caliper holds the brake shoes so they straddle the brake disc.
