Brake Caliper Assembly 18005037 for Buick Centurion 1971-1973

Part Name: Brake Caliper, Pinzas de Freno

Part Number: 18005037

Applications:

Buick Centurion 1971-1973
Buick Electra 1972-1976
Buick Estate Wagon 1971-1976
Buick Lesabre 1971-1976
Buick Riviera 1971-1976
Cadillac Commercial Chassis 1977-1978
Cadillac Fleetwood 1977-1978
Checker Marathon 1971-1979
Checker Taxicab 1971-1974
Chevrolet BEL Air 1971-1975
Chevrolet Biscayne 1971-1972
Chevrolet Blazer 1972-1974
Chevrolet Brookwood 1971-1972
Chevrolet C10 Pickup 1972-1978
Chevrolet C10 Suburban 1972-1978
Chevrolet C20 Pickup 1972-1978
Chevrolet C20 Suburban 1972-1978
Chevrolet C30 Pickup 1971-1978
Chevrolet Caprice 1971-1976
Chevrolet G10 1974-1978
Chevrolet G20 1972-1978
Chevrolet G30 1971-1978
Chevrolet Impala 1971-1976
Chevrolet K5 Blazer 1975-1978
Chevrolet Kingswood 1971-1972
Chevrolet P10 1972-1978
Chevrolet P20 1972-1978
Chevrolet P30 1971-1978
Chevrolet Townsman 1971-1972
GMC C15 Pickup 1975-1978
GMC C15 Suburban 1975-1978
GMC C15 C1500 Pickup 1972-1974
GMC C15 C1500 Suburban 1972-1974
GMC C25 Pickup 1975-1978
GMC C25 Suburban 1975-1978
GMC C25 C2500 Pickup 1972-1974
GMC C25 C2500 Suburban 1972-1974
GMC C35 Pickup 1975-1978
GMC C35 C3500 Pickup 1971-1974
GMC G15 1975-1978
GMC G25 1975-1978
GMC G25 G2500 VAN 1972-1974
GMC G35 1975-1978
GMC G35 G3500 VAN 1971-1974
GMC Jimmy 1972-1978
GMC P15 1975-1978
GMC P15 P1500 VAN 1972-1974
GMC P25 1975-1977
GMC P25 P2500 VAN 1972-1974
GMC P35 1975-1978
GMC P35 P3500 VAN 1971-1974
Oldsmobile 98 1971-1976
Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1971-1976
Oldsmobile Delta 88 1971-1976
Pontiac Bonneville 1971-1976
Pontiac Catalina 1971-1976
Pontiac Grandville 1971-1975
Pontiac Laurentian 1976
Pontiac Parisienne 1976

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).