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caliper disc brake — See floating caliper disc brake pin slider caliper disc brake … Dictionary of automotive terms
sliding-caliper disc brake — A disc brake design with a sliding caliper. In one type, the caliper floats on the caliper frame grooves. The major components are: caliper (a casting with one cylinder and piston), caliper frame (casting) which is bolted to the suspension. In… … Dictionary of automotive terms
hinged-caliper disc brake — An old disc brake design formerly used on motor cycles; superseded by sliding caliper disc brakes … Dictionary of automotive terms
slider caliper disc — See pin slider caliper disc brake … Dictionary of automotive terms
slider caliper disc brake — See pin slider caliper disc brake … Dictionary of automotive terms
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 … Dictionary of automotive terms
fixed-caliper disc brake — A disc brake with a caliper which cannot move, the caliper consisting of two halves which are bolted together and contain at least one cylinder and piston each … Dictionary of automotive terms
floating caliper disc brake — A disc brake with a single piston, in which the caliper itself can move to bring both pads into contact with the disc … Dictionary of automotive terms
caliper — [1] The apparatus on disc brakes which hold the disc pads and straddles the disc. When actuated the pads press against the disc to stop or slow the vehicle. Also see brake caliper floating caliper disc brake pin slider caliper disc brake swinging … Dictionary of automotive terms
disc brake — A type of brake that has two basic components: a flat rotor (disc) that turns with the wheel and a caliper that is stationary. When the brake pedal is depressed, linkage (mechanical or hydraulic) causes the caliper to force its heat resistant… … Dictionary of automotive terms
