Brake Caliper: Description and Operation

Fig. 1 Exploded View Of Rail Slider Type Caliper Assembly:

Fig. 2 Exploded View Of Pin Slider Type (Single Piston) Caliper Assembly:

Fig. 3 Exploded View Of Pin Slider Type (Dual Piston) Caliper Assembly:

These assemblies consist of a caliper housing, bleeder screw, brake pads, mounting hardware, a single or dual piston, square cut seals and molded rubber dust boots. The rail slider-type caliper, Fig. 1, moves on the support assembly and is retained by a key, a spring and a key retainer screw. The pin slider-type caliper, Figs. 2 and 3, moves on two pins which secure the caliper to the spindle.