Calipers

Brake calipers are very important in slowing/ stopping a car. This is because the calipers are the force pushing the brake pads onto the disc rotors which cause the friction that slows the car down.

There are two types of calipers out there e.g:
1. Floating calipers:
- This type moves with the rotation of the brake rotor. The caliper is pulled by the outer brake pad to ensure an even force by the brake pads.

2. Fixed Calipers:
- These do not move with the rotation and have pistons on both sides which make them the more effective option.

 In class we took the caliper apart e.g. took the piston out and took measurements.