As mentioned, brake calipers with a larger number of pistons are commonly found on high-performance vehicles. However, that's not necessarily because more pistons equal greater stopping power.

The good news is, that a universal brake caliper piston tool kit can be bought for as little as $25. Yes, there are nicer ones from Snap-On and other professional grade tool manufacturers—I ...

We checked our Halibrand wheels and were pleased to find we could fit a 12-inch rotor and Wilwood four-piston calipers inside the 15-inch wheels. This will vary with each wheel manufacturer and ...

Ratcheting brake caliper piston spreaders run pretty cheap, too. They're about $25 for a generic model with one from a name brand like Lang coming in at about $45.. Do you know of a weird or ...

Bugatti said the eight-piston monobloc brake caliper is stronger and about 40% lighter than the aluminum brake calipers used on its newest car, the 1,500-horsepower Chiron.

Q My wife's 2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT with 37,000 miles on it has a squeaky caliper on the left front corner. You can hear it at slow braking speeds, as well as when the car is stopped and in park ...

Caliper pistons that are not returning properly, or appear to be seized in the bore, can be caused by residual hydraulic pressure keeping the piston applied.

Disc brake caliper pistons vary in size, depending on the type of vehicle and the brake's applications. Generally, most passenger vehicles with disc brake systems have brake calipers with between ...