Posted on 2/25/2022
There is nothing more important than securing your safety on the road by having regular brake checks and maintenance. Without brake maintenance, you risk brake fade and brake failure. One issue that is commonly found during brake inspections are sticky calipers, which often lead to vehicle pulling when the brakes are engaged. Read on to learn more about the dangers of malfunctioning calipers. Most cars have 2-4 calipers in their primary brake system. They can become sticky if the piston starts to malfunction. The piston sits inside the caliper to push hydraulic fluid into the brake system, which is necessary to engage the brake pads and rotors. Without this chain of events, your car will struggle to come to a full stop. Sticky calipers are usually caused by a leak of brake fluid from the hoses or cushion that protects the piston. As a result, you will be unable to attain effective braking and experience vehicle pulling. Other Symptoms of Sticky Calipers T ... read more