Audi S3 Brake Calipers

A compact size, lightweight construction, and high performance make the Audi S3 demanded in its class. The model is equipped with a powerful engine and provides sharp handling. It has everything to let you enjoy driving to the fullest. However, some Audi owners complain about sticking brake calipers. The possible reasons are a corroded caliper piston, caliper bolts, or damaged inner surface of the caliper. In order to fix the first two issues, you will need a repair kit with or without the piston and bolts, but if the caliper itself is damaged, there is usually no other way than replacing the whole assembly.

When the brakes are applied, brake calipers receive hydraulic pressure transferred by the brake fluid. The calipers transform this force into the linear motion of the pistons inside them, which push brake pads against brake rotors. There are fixed brake calipers, in which pistons compress from both sides, and floating brake calipers, where the piston applies pressure on the inboard brake pad, forcing the caliper away from the rotor, and makes the outboard brake pad contact the rotor. The efficiency of your brake calipers determines the operation of your brakes. If you are in search of replacement parts, shop for Audi S3 brake calipers & components in our online store.