The brake caliper is an important part whose function is to slow down the wheels by creating friction with the brake rotors. So, if you find brake oil leakage, abnormal sounds and car pulling, then be sure that there is some problem in the calipers. For more details, see the following slides which shares important tips to detect a malfunctioning brake caliper.

2. The brakecaliper is an important
part of the brakingsystemof the
car and its mainjob is to slow
down the wheels by creating
friction withthe brake rotors.

3. It works togetherwiththe brake
pads, rotors and alongwiththe
other components of the hydraulic
system to slowand stopthe car.

4. Withthe assistance of the pistons,
the caliper converts the hydraulic
pressure in the brake systeminto
the mechanical force whichpresses
the brake pads against the brake
disc.

5. Over time, brake calipers wearout
because of the intense heat that is
created while brakingand this
resultsin adverse effects on the
safetyand handling of the car.

6. Whenthe caliper starts to
malfunction, the car usuallyshows
a few symptoms that a driver
should notice andservice the car
before anymajor problem affects
the car.

7. Here are some of the common
symptomsshown by a
malfunctioning brake caliper.

8. Brake fluid leaks

9. Whenyounotice that there is
leakage of the brakefluid, then it
might be the warningsign of a bad
brake caliper.

10. The calipers relyon the brake fluid
pressure for their operation and a
rubber seal and boot helpsto keep
the fluid intact inside the braking
system avoidingleakage.

11. But due to the regularexposure to
heat producedduringbraking,
these rubber sealswear out and
allows the fluid to leak.

12. Abnormal sounds

13. Anothercommon symptomof a
faultybrakecaliper is abnormal
sounds comingout of the wheels
whenever the brakesare applied.

14. If youhear a highpitched noise of
squeakingor scrapingsounds,
while applyingpressure on the
brake pedal then it might be the
result of a worn-out brake caliper.

15. Undersuch conditions, the brake
caliper will not work and failsto
stop the car efficiently.

16. Car pulling

17. While driving if youfeelthat the
car is pulling itself either to the left
or right, thenthe problemmight
be withthe brake calipers.

18. Sometimes, the intense heat
producedwhilebrakingseizes the
caliper piston. A seizedcaliper
pistoncannot automaticallyretract
and resultsin a constant drag on
to that wheel.

19. This drag forcesthe car to pull
towards the side of the faultybrake
caliper. Suchcar pulling to one
side is veryannoyingwhiledriving.

20. Why is the maintenance
of brake calipers
important?

21. The brakecalipersare alwaysthe
neglected part of the car, which
actuallyneedsto be checked and
servicedregularly.

22. Mostlythe slide pins lose their
lubrication and affect the sliding
capacityof the brake calipers. The
lack of lubrication may alsoresult
in premature and uneven wear of
the brake pads.

23. And when the brake pads get
unevenlyworn, then it does not
connect properlywiththe brake rotor
and the stopping power of the wheels
becomeseriouslyweak.

24. Bottom line

25. A timelyand correctlyservicedcaliper
not onlyslides smoothlyon its guide
pins, but alsoallowthe rotor to turn
freelywhen the brake pedalpressure
is released.

26. Therefore, servicingof the brake
calipers should be takenseriouslyas it
is a vital mechanical component of the
brakingsystem.

27. When you are reversing your car if you find
that it does not detect the reverse then
bring it to a mechanic for fixing the sensor.
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