--- title: | Brake calipers description: Brake calipers | --- [![Frenkit](https://blog.frenkit.es/hs-fs/hubfs/Frenkit_positivo-Apr-05-2021-10-27-17-66-PM.jpg?width=952&height=417&name=Frenkit_positivo-Apr-05-2021-10-27-17-66-PM.jpg "Frenkit")](https://www.frenkit.es/en?hsLang=en) - [Home](https://www.frenkit.es/en) - [Brake Repair Kits](https://www.frenkit.es/en/brake-repair-kits) - [Company](https://www.frenkit.es/en/compania) - [Blog](https://blog.frenkit.es/en) - [Video Tutorials](https://www.frenkit.es/en/company/video-tutorials) - [Catalogue](https://www.frenkit.es/en/brake-catalogue) - [Online Catalogue](https://www.frenkit.es/en/brake-catalogue/online-catalogue) - [Catalogue PDF](https://www.frenkit.es/en/brake-catalogue/catalogue-pdf) - [Contact](https://frenkit.es/en/contacto) [![](https://blog.frenkit.es/hubfs/Advantages%20and%20disadvantages%20of%20outsourcing%20the%20repair%20of%20your%20cars%20brake%20calipers%20and%20master%20cylinders.jpg)](https://blog.frenkit.es/en/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-outsourcing-the-repair-of-your-cars-brake-calipers-and-master-cylinders) ## [Advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing the repair of your car's brake calipers and master cylinders](https://blog.frenkit.es/en/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-outsourcing-the-repair-of-your-cars-brake-calipers-and-master-cylinders) Sometimes, instead of repairing our vehicle on our own, we may need to go to a specialised garage and outsource the repair of the brake caliper and pump. [Read post](https://blog.frenkit.es/en/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-outsourcing-the-repair-of-your-cars-brake-calipers-and-master-cylinders) [![](https://blog.frenkit.es/hubfs/Advantages%20and%20disadvantages%20of%20self-repairing%20your%20cars%20brake%20claiper%20and%20master%20cylinder.png)](https://blog.frenkit.es/en/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-self-repairing-your-cars-brake-caliper-and-master-cylinder) ## [Advantages and disadvantages of self-repairing your car's brake caliper and master cylinder](https://blog.frenkit.es/en/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-self-repairing-your-cars-brake-caliper-and-master-cylinder) The parts that make up the braking system of a vehicle are responsible for transmitting the force and pressure necessary to activate the braking system and thus bring the vehicle to a stop, with the aim of avoiding any accident at the wheel. [Read post](https://blog.frenkit.es/en/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-self-repairing-your-cars-brake-caliper-and-master-cylinder) [![](https://blog.frenkit.es/hubfs/Learn%20how%20to%20identify%20the%20reference%20os%20a%20brake%20caliper%20or%20brake%20master%20cylinder.jpg)](https://blog.frenkit.es/en/learn-how-to-identify-the-reference-of-a-brake-caliper-or-brake-or-brake-master-cylinder) ## [Learn how to identify the reference of a brake caliper or brake master cylinder](https://blog.frenkit.es/en/learn-how-to-identify-the-reference-of-a-brake-caliper-or-brake-or-brake-master-cylinder) When a part of our vehicle breaks down, we often have doubts about what is the best option, whether to fix it or look for a replacement part or repair kit ourselves because we have the necessary knowledge and experience or, on the contrary, to take the car to the garage for a more professional assessment. [Read post](https://blog.frenkit.es/en/learn-how-to-identify-the-reference-of-a-brake-caliper-or-brake-or-brake-master-cylinder) [![](https://blog.frenkit.es/hubfs/Which%20is%20better%2c%20repairing%20a%20brake%20caliper%20o%20replacing%20it%20completely%3F.jpg)](https://blog.frenkit.es/en/which-is-better-repairing-a-brake-caliper-or-replacing-it-completely) ## [Which is better, repairing a brake caliper or replacing it completely?](https://blog.frenkit.es/en/which-is-better-repairing-a-brake-caliper-or-replacing-it-completely) Maybe you've been there: you’ve been driving home and you’ve noticed a vibration in the brake pedal and you may not have given it a thought; or you’ve taken your vehicle to pass the MOT inspection and you did not make it because of the brakes. [Read post](https://blog.frenkit.es/en/which-is-better-repairing-a-brake-caliper-or-replacing-it-completely) [![](https://blog.frenkit.es/hubfs/How%20to%20clean%20rust%20inside%20a%20brake%20caliper.jpg)](https://blog.frenkit.es/en/how-to-clean-rust-inside-a-brake-caliper) ## [How to clean rust inside a brake caliper](https://blog.frenkit.es/en/how-to-clean-rust-inside-a-brake-caliper) What happens if you remove the piston from a brake caliper and find rust inside the body? How do you repair it? How do you remove the rust? [Read post](https://blog.frenkit.es/en/how-to-clean-rust-inside-a-brake-caliper) [![](https://blog.frenkit.es/hubfs/Is%20your%20brake%20caliper%20stuck%3F%20Find%20out%20why.jpg)](https://blog.frenkit.es/en/is-your-brake-caliper-stuck-find-out-why) ## [Is your brake caliper stuck? Find out why](https://blog.frenkit.es/en/is-your-brake-caliper-stuck-find-out-why) It is possible that most drivers have experienced one of the following: their vehicle takes longer than usual to stop, the vehicle's steering pulls to one side, after pressing on the brake it squeaks and smells burnt or they have to force the brake pedal to stop the car with more force than they should. [Read post](https://blog.frenkit.es/en/is-your-brake-caliper-stuck-find-out-why) [![](https://blog.frenkit.es/hubfs/How%20to%20paint%20brake%20calipers.%20options%20and%20prices.jpg)](https://blog.frenkit.es/en/how-to-paint-brake-calipers-options-and-prices) ## [How to paint brake calipers: options and prices](https://blog.frenkit.es/en/how-to-paint-brake-calipers-options-and-prices) On some cars it is not uncommon to see coloured brake calipers, especially in shades of yellow and red. [Read post](https://blog.frenkit.es/en/how-to-paint-brake-calipers-options-and-prices) [![](https://blog.frenkit.es/hubfs/What%20types%20of%20brake%20calipers%20exist-1.jpg)](https://blog.frenkit.es/en/what-types-of-brake-calipers-exist) ## [What types of brake calipers exist](https://blog.frenkit.es/en/what-types-of-brake-calipers-exist) Brake calipers are part of the overall braking system of our vehicle. Generally, there is one brake caliper for each wheel of the vehicle. These calipers push the brake pads against the brake disc (squeezing it) to brake (slow down) and/or stop the vehicle. It is advisable to check the brake calipers every time the vehicle's tyres are changed. [Read post](https://blog.frenkit.es/en/what-types-of-brake-calipers-exist) [![](https://blog.frenkit.es/hubfs/Situations%20when%20you%20should%20change%20your%20brake%20caliper.jpg)](https://blog.frenkit.es/en/situations-when-you-should-change-your-brake-caliper) ## [Change your brake caliper: situations you need to do it](https://blog.frenkit.es/en/situations-when-you-should-change-your-brake-caliper) [Brake calipers](https://blog.frenkit.es/en/what-is-a-brake-caliper?hs_preview=RBKjQDGN-47635535794) are characterised by being an important part of the braking system of our vehicle. They are one of the elements that suffer the most wear and tear on a daily basis, e.g. [rust on the brake caliper](https://blog.frenkit.es/en/how-to-clean-rust-inside-a-brake-caliper), which is why it is important to carry out correct maintenance and, if they cannot be repaired, to replace them with other brake calipers that are in perfect condition. [Read post](https://blog.frenkit.es/en/situations-when-you-should-change-your-brake-caliper) [![](https://blog.frenkit.es/hubfs/What%20is%20a%20brake%20caliper.jpg)](https://blog.frenkit.es/en/what-is-a-brake-caliper) ## [What is a brake caliper](https://blog.frenkit.es/en/what-is-a-brake-caliper) The brake caliper is the set of parts that performs the final mechanism of the vehicle's braking system, which pushes the brake pads against the brake disc to slow down and/or stop the vehicle. [Read post](https://blog.frenkit.es/en/what-is-a-brake-caliper) [![](https://blog.frenkit.es/hubfs/How%20to%20dismantle%20a%20brake%20caliper.jpg)](https://blog.frenkit.es/en/how-to-dismantle-a-brake-caliper) ## [How to disassemble a brake caliper](https://blog.frenkit.es/en/how-to-dismantle-a-brake-caliper) Brake discs are very important wear elements in a vehicle's mechanism. Therefore, if you decide to replace or [repair the brake caliper yourself](https://blog.frenkit.es/en/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-self-repairing-your-cars-brake-caliper-and-master-cylinder), and ensure a good repair, you should take into account several details. 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