Brakes
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'''CALIPERS''' | '''CALIPERS''' | ||
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| + | In general, there are two types of calipers, floating and fixed. | ||
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| + | FLOATING | ||
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| + | Usually have, one or two pistons located on the inboard side of the calipers and squeeze the pads against the turning rotor using a thru-bolt as a guide for the pads. | ||
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| + | FIXED | ||
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| + | As the name implies are fixed and do not move. they are located along the caliper body on either side and there may be as many as six pistons that apply pressure to the pads. They are usually a high performance type of brake, IE. Baer. | ||
'''ROTORS''' | '''ROTORS''' | ||
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