Brake Calipers

A brake caliper is a hinged component in a disc brake system that helps the hydraulic fluid to go from the master cylinder into the different parts of brake system. The primary function of a brake caliper is to slow down or stop your Mercedes. The piston compresses the caliper after you step on the brake pedal that results in producing friction at each side of the rotor. The brake calipers themselves squeeze the brake pads against the surface of the brake rotors. The brake calipers are one of the most important parts of your brakes. You should pay attention to issues with your brake calipers so that you don't have issues stopping your Mercedes in the future. There are several symptoms of possible problems with your brake calipers. These include your brake light comes on, squealing or grinding noises, wobbling or scraping when braking, leaking fluid, and a softer feeling brake pedal. Calipers generally last a long time. Taking care to provide the proper maintenance to your braking system as a whole, will help to extend the life of your calipers as well. When you need to replace your calipers or any of your braking system parts be sure to visit our webstore. We sell genuine OEM parts here at Mercedes Benz of Wappingers Falls.