8 Pots BM8 Brake Caliper With 410*36mm Drilled Slotted Disc Fit For Infiniti G37X

WHAT IS A BRAKE CALIPER?
The brake caliper is the hydraulic component of the disc brake system. Brake calipers compress the brake pads on the rotor surface to stop a vehicle.

Brake calipers house pistons and brake pads. The job of a brake caliper is to slow a vehicle’s wheels by creating friction with the brake rotors.

A brake caliper fits like a clamp on a wheel’s rotor to stop the wheel from turning when the brakes are engaged. When the brake pedal is pressed, brake fluid creates pressure on pistons inside the brake caliper, forcing the pads against the brake rotor and slowing your vehicle.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A BRAKE CALIPER GOES BAD?
Brake calipers are crucial components of modern disc brake systems. Over time, brake calipers are exposed to the intense heat created by braking and can eventually fail. Caliper failure interferes with a vehicle’s ability to stop and negatively affects its safety and handling.

CAN I DRIVE WITH A BAD BRAKE CALIPER?

You should not drive with bad brake calipers. If you notice any of the signs listed above, you may have a serious problem that requires immediate brake repair. Below are some potential consequences of driving with bad calipers.

IMPAIRED PERFORMANCE
In many cases, only one caliper will go bad at a time. This will cause one wheel to be affected more than the others and lead to your vehicle pulling to the left or right as it is driven. This condition makes it much more difficult to control the vehicle.

IMPAIRED PERFORMANCE
In many cases, only one caliper will go bad at a time. This will cause one wheel to be affected more than the others and lead to your vehicle pulling to the left or right as it is driven. This condition makes it much more difficult to control the vehicle.

DECREASED EFFICIENCY
When you’re driving with the brakes even slightly engaged, your vehicle needs to work harder to increase and maintain speed. The lack of acceleration is one of the most common signs of sticking calipers. This means your vehicle will have to use more fuel than it used to, so expect to fill your tank more frequently.

BRAKE PAD WEAR
When calipers stick, the brake pads are in constant use and wear down faster. Worn brake pads prevent proper braking pressure in emergencies. Additionally, when the pad wears away, backing plates begin to make contact with rotors. If that metal-on-metal contact persists, the rotors may need to be replaced as well.

OVERHEATED BEARINGS
Brake pads are in constant contact with wheel rotors when calipers push down all the time. This contact causes friction, and friction causes excess heat. Extreme heat is one of the most significant factors that contribute to wheel bearing damage.

TRANSMISSION WEAR
Sticking calipers place stress on a transmission system because they affect the speed of a vehicle relative to its wheels. A transmission system is one of the most expensive and important components of a vehicle. Anything that causes excess wear on the transmission, including sticking calipers, should be considered a serious problem.

UNPLEASANT SOUNDS AND SMELLS
If a vehicle with sticking calipers is driven consistently, unpleasant sounds and smells will begin to emerge. Over time, constant braking will produce a grinding or howling sound. Additionally, excess heat can cause braking components to burn, producing a foul odor.