Brake Caliper: Description and Operation

WARNING: Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols. avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If taken internally, drink water and induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately.

NOTE: Brake friction materials inherently generate noise and heat to dissipate energy. As a result, occasional squeal is possible and it is aggravated by severe environmental conditions such as cold, heat, rain, snow, salt, mud and other conditions.

FRONT
Front disc brake calipers have the following features:
- Bolt to an anchor bracket attached to the front wheel spindle with two M 14 bolts.
- are pin slider-type and slide on lubricated disc brake caliper locating pins that are sealed for life from the elements by rubber boots.
- have a steel caliper piston, piston seal and press-in type dust boot.

REAR
Rear disc brake calipers have the following features:
- hydraulically activated rear disc brake calipers.
- a pin slider-type rear disc brake caliper assembly
- rear disc brake caliper has a steel rear disc brake piston with a seal and a press-in type dust boot.
- The mechanically (cable) operated parking brake mechanisms are NOT part of the calipers.
- Rear disc brake caliper is attached to the rear wheel disc brake adapter by two hex head disc brake caliper bolts.
- Rubber insulators isolate the disc brake caliper locating pins from the rear disc brake caliper.