Brake Calipers

Brake calipers are one of the most crucial parts of your car since it is one of the components of your brakes that lets you slow down your car during turns or stop it to avoid collisions. Always change old or worn-out brake calipers to keep your vehicle safe to drive. SubaruOnlineParts offers a wide variety of genuine Subaru brake calipers and components at discounted prices for select Subaru models. 

Drive Your Subaru Cars Safely Using Genuine Brake Calipers

Brake calipers are part of the disc brake system of a vehicle. The calipers house the wheel rotors and clamp onto them during braking. A pair of brake pads are also encased in the calipers. Once you step on your brake pedal, the brake fluid creates hydraulic pressure on the pistons within the caliper. The calipers then squeeze the rotors to create friction and stop or slow down the car.

Since these components are almost always used, they are more prone to wear and tear. If you hear clunking sounds when braking, it can mean that your caliper brackets broke and can lock up your wheels. Squealing and metallic scratching can indicate two things: either your brake pads are already worn or your calipers are sticking or freezing. Additionally, since calipers work using hydraulic pressure, leaking brake fluid can mean that your calipers are faulty and may cause it to be unresponsive during braking. Should these symptoms occur, it is best to replace your brake calipers to ensure your driving safety and maintain the braking power of your car.

Shop for OEM Brake Calipers at SubaruOnlineParts

SubaruOnlineParts carries a wide selection of brake calipers and components for select Subaru vehicles. Our products include disc brake calipers, caliper pins, bolts, and brackets at discounted prices. These OEM Subaru parts are guaranteed to be genuine, easy to install, and compatible with select Subaru models like the Forester, Outback, Impreza, WRX STI, and many more. Improve the handling, stopping power, and safety of your car when you buy genuine brake caliper components and other Subaru OEM parts online.

Frequently Asked Questions About Subaru Brake Calipers

1. What are brake calipers?

Brake calipers are a specific component of a car's braking system found on each wheel, crucial for the function of its brakes. It operates by squeezing your car's brake pads against the rotors to slow the spin of your wheels, reducing your car's speed. Whenever you press your brake pedal, the brake calipers are activated.

2. How long do brake calipers last?

Typically, brake calipers last up to 100,000 miles or ten years. These car parts are made of durable materials, allowing them to withstand immense pressure. However, factors like hard braking and the lack of regular maintenance can affect the overall lifespan of your brake calipers, causing them to wear prematurely.

3. When to replace brake calipers?

Several signs indicate when you need to replace your brake calipers. For instance, if you hear high-pitched squealing or metallic rubbing noises whenever you press the brake pedals, it's like you have a frozen brake caliper. Another sign that you must replace your brake calipers is when you notice leaking brake fluid under your car.

4. How to replace brake calipers?

When replacing your brake caliper, engage your parking brake first before loosening the wheel lugs of your tires. Afterward, raise both wheels using a floor jack and place a small drain pan under your brake calipers to prevent fluid loss. Once you remove the mounting bolts, you can slowly remove the caliper off the rotor and replace them.

5.  How to rebuild a brake caliper?

If you don't want to replace your brake calipers, there are various ways to rebuild worn or damaged parts. You can purchase brake caliper repair kits that include the required equipment for rebuilding a caliper, such as O-rings. These kits are an affordable way to prolong your braking system’s life, but they can only remedy limited issues.