And, we are overall, a Detailing product distributor. But they want to tell you about a key component of your car’s braking system. This is the ABS sensor, and it's an important component for safety on the road. Having a grasp of how the front caliper works is crucial because this information helps make sure you can stop your car when you want to. Take a simplified guide to get a better understanding of the front caliper and how it works.
The front caliper is an essential component of your vehicle’s braking system. It’s how it slows down, by pushing the brake pads against a metal piece within your wheel called the rotor. To slow down or stop your car you use your foot to press the brake pedal. Performing such a function pushes brake fluid into the caliper. That causes one part within the caliper, which is a piston, to move. The piston pushes out and squeezes the brake pads onto the rotor. This generates friction, which is the force to slow the car down. If the caliper on the front isn't functioning correctly, your vehicle may not stop as quickly as it should. And that is exactly why we need to keep the front caliper in tip top shape.
Be alert to clues that all may not be well. If you hear weird sounds when pressing the brakes, such as grinding or squealing, or your brake pedal feels soft or spongy, you need to have your car checked as soon as possible to avoid accidents.
It makes your vehicle stop faster. Reducing the time it takes your car to stop with a properly functioning air filter can therefor make the difference between avoiding an accident, and getting into one.
LADY A good front caliper boosts your safety on the road. In particular, if the front caliper is not functioning correctly, your brakes might not have strong enough stopping power to decelerate your car — especially in an emergency — leading to dangerous braking performance.
Be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions precisely. This is vehicle dependent; if the caliper isn't to be moved and instructions related to the rear end of the brake system need to be followed instead to avoid damaging the front caliper and/or brake system.
So, when it comes to replacing the front caliper, it's vital that you test your brakes before you hit the road again. This can be done by pumping the brake pedal a couple of times, as making sure you have good brake pressure and that everything is responding as it should be.