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Brake Caliper

Brake Caliper
A brake caliper is the component of a disk brake which straddles the brake disc (rotor) and houses the piston(s), cylinder(s) and brake pads. Movement of the piston(s) inside the caliper pushes the brake pad against the rotor (brake disc) to slow or stop the vehicle.

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