Ram 1500 Brake Calipers

Disc brakes are widely spread in the automotive world. Brake calipers, together with brake pads and rotors, are the main parts of disc brakes of your Ram 1500. Calipers are mounted around the rotors and house one or more pistons; when pressure is applied on the brake pedal, the hydraulic system is activated and transfers this force to the pistons, which finally push the brake pads against the rotors, slowing down or stopping the vehicle. The good condition of the calipers is highly important for safe driving. To ensure their flawless operation, these parts have to be regularly maintained with the replacement of worn-out sealing rubber components, cleaning, lubricating, and brake fluid change.

Two main types of calipers are available on the market. Fixed calipers feature a fast position and have pistons on both sides of the rotors, while floating calipers have pistons only on one side of the rotors and the whole caliper contributes to create friction. A typical caliper has a cast iron body, while pistons are made of steel. All of these parts are prone to corrosion due to moisture going both from the road and aged brake fluid, as this substance tends to accumulate water. Our online store offers a vast assortment of high-quality and durable Ram 1500 brake calipers and components including brackets, low frequency noise dampers, and caliper guide pin boots.