Brake Caliper and Brake Discs on Front Wheel

Brake caliper and brake discs on front wheel





Front wheel brakes have ventilated brake discs (1) and sliding brake caliper (2) with special brake blocks (3) making for effective brakes and a long life expectancy.

The brake caliper has two main components: the caliper and the caliper mounting. The caliper slides in the caliper mounting on two locating pins protected by protective caps.

Braking force from the brake pads is absorbed by the caliper mounting, which transmits the force to the spindle. The caliper has a piston with an O-ring and dirt guard. The O-ring is designed to prevent brake fluid escaping and to return the piston to its resting position after braking. The dirt guard prevents dirt getting in between the cylinder and piston.

The pressure on the piston is transmitted directly to the nearest brake pad and via the caliper to the other brake pad. The caliper slides on the locating pins in the mounting to equalize the force on both sides of the brake disc. This sliding movement also compensates for the wear on the outer Pad.