Brake Caliper Service

Brake Caliper Repair & Replacement

Expert brake caliper repair and replacement services to ensure your vehicle stops safely and effectively.

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Service Overview

A worn-out or malfunctioning brake caliper can present a serious safety hazard. If you need a replacement, we'll get you back on the road at an affordable price. A brake caliper is a simple yet very important component of your disc braking system. Essentially, it's the part that squeezes your brake pads against the surface of the rotor, creating friction that slows your car down.

Your brakes may use floating calipers that move with the wheels, or fixed calipers that stay where they are. In either case, worn-out calipers can be a real danger to your ability to stop safely. Fortunately, they're usually very sturdy and in most cases only need to be replaced every seven to ten years. However, heavy braking and minor accidents may put additional wear and tear on your calipers, meaning they need to be replaced sooner.

Frequently Asked Questions

Brake calipers are essential to your car's ability to stop and are arguably one of the most important automobile brake parts. Most cars today have disc brakes, at least for the front wheels. The job of the caliper is to slow the car's wheels by creating friction with the rotors. The brake caliper fits over the rotor like a clamp. Inside each caliper is a pair of metal plates bonded with friction material—these are called brake pads.
Generally, you don't replace calipers in pairs, only replace the damaged side. However, depending on the design, there may be a kit that comes with new sleeves, o-rings, and grease that can restore the caliper to working condition.
One of the most common symptoms of a bad or failing caliper is brake fluid leakage. The calipers operate using brake fluid pressure from the master cylinder and pedal to extend the piston and slow the vehicle. A rubber seal and boot are what keeps the fluid from leaking out.
  • Brake Light On
  • Squealing, Squeaking or Grinding Noises
  • Wobbling, Vibration or Scraping When Braking
  • Leaking Fluid
  • Spongy or Soft Brake Pedal
  • Car Pulling to One Side When Braking
  • Burning Smell While Driving
  • Bouncing Up and Down When You Stop Short
If you have a stuck caliper, the brake pad will not completely disengage from the surface of the brake disc. This means you will be driving with the brakes applied slightly all the time. A major sign of a stuck caliper is if the vehicle pulls to one side when braking or while driving.

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