What does the Brake Caliper do?
Presses the brake pads against the braking surface to slow the wheel.
Braking System Component study
Brake Caliper
The part that holds the brake pads next to the rim or the brake rotor.
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How does it work?
Force from the brake lever moves the caliper's arms or pistons, pressing the pads onto the rim or rotor. Friction turns the bicycle's movement into heat.
Materials & Construction
Materials commonly used to make the Brake Caliper.
Aluminium
A light metal alloy and the most common material for frames and parts on entry-level and mid-range bicycles.
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