Brake Caliper 4400.N0 for Citroen C2 2003-2009

Part Name: Brake Caliper, Pinzas de Freno

Part Number: 4400.N0, 4400.R6, 4410.67

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Applications:

Citroen C2 2003-2009    
Citroen C3 2002-2016       
Citroen C4 2004-2011   
Citroen DS3 2009-           
Citroen Xsara 1997-2010                                 
Citroen C-Elysee 2012                                       
Citroen Berlingo 1996-2013                          
Peugeot 206 1998-2012                                    
Peugeot 207 2006-2014                                   
Peugeot 208 2012-   
Peugeot 2008  2013-              
Peugeot 307 2001-2008                                     
Peugeot 1007 2005-2009                                    
Peugeot Partner 1996-2013

What is a brake caliper?

Brake calipers are an important part of a vehicle's braking system, located near the wheels and responsible for managing the interaction between the brake pads and discs. This interaction creates friction that slows or stops the vehicle's movement. Brake calipers play a vital role in ensuring efficient braking and safe driving of modern cars and trucks.

Why are brake calipers important? Proper design and performance of brake calipers is critical to a vehicle's overall braking efficiency and safety. Brake calipers must be maintained and inspected regularly to ensure they are working properly as this is vital to vehicle safety. Insufficient brake calipers will significantly reduce braking performance, thereby endangering driving safety. Therefore, regular inspection of brake calipers and pads to identify leaks, excessive wear, or damage is critical to maintaining the reliability of your braking system.

The function of car calipers:

◆ Brake calipers are devices designed to slow down, stop, or keep moving wheels in a stationary position. They are primarily used in vehicles equipped with disc brake systems.

◆ In a car's disc brake system, various components work together: a brake oil pump, a brake disc connected to the wheels, and a brake caliper positioned on the disc. When the brakes are applied, high-pressure brake oil is pumped, pushing the piston inside the caliper. This exerts pressure on the brake pads, causing them to press against the brake disc, resulting in the desired braking effect.

◆ Disc brakes can be categorized into two types: ordinary disc brakes and ventilated disc brakes. Ventilated disc brakes have a gap between two brake discs, allowing air to flow through. Some ventilated discs feature circular ventilation holes, while others have ventilation slots or pre-made rectangular ventilation holes on the disc surface.

◆ Ventilated disc brakes harness the airflow, providing superior cooling and heating effects compared to ordinary disc brakes. The main advantages of disc brakes include their ability to rapidly bring a vehicle to a stop, superior heat dissipation compared to drum brakes, and consistent braking efficiency, which makes them compatible with advanced electronic systems like anti-lock braking systems (ABS).