pin slider caliper disc brake

pin slider caliper disc brake
A disc brake design with a sliding caliper. The major components are: caliper (a casting with one cylinder and piston), caliper frame (casting), guide pins, Teflon or rubber sleeves/bushings. The caliper floats on the sleeves over the guide pins. The guide pins are threaded or riveted to the caliper frame. The caliper frame is bolted to the suspension

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