Brake Calipers

Your SUV, pickup, car, or van has a disc brake system that manages slowing, and eventually stopping, the rotation of your wheels. The brake calipers are a critical component in that disc brake system.

What Brake Calipers Do

When you press your foot against the brake pedal, the master brake cylinder sends hydraulic brake fluid to pistons in the brake calipers. The pressure builds and forces the calipers -- with brake pads attached to their ends -- to close onto the brake rotors. That generates the friction that you need to stop.

Unfortunately, even the best brake parts can fail over time due to the heat and pressure that result from the braking process. If your brake pads or brake rotors fail to disperse the heat properly, the caliper seals can start to deteriorate. That leads to contaminants collecting, and then corrosion. Next thing you know, you're not stopping when and where you want.

How to Spot Faulty Brake Calipers

Signs of failing brake calipers include:

Genuine OEM Brake Calipers Perform Best

If you need to replace faulty brake calipers, the smart choice is to buy the brake calipers that were designed specifically for your model. That means buying Mopar, since you'll enjoy a guaranteed fit and performance that can't be matched. Order yours from our online auto parts center today and save!