Caliper with Bracket 18015386 for Chevrolet C10 Suburban 1979-1986

Part Name: Brake Caliper, Pinzas de Freno

Part Number: 164122, 18015386, 18021435

Parameters:

Inlet Port Size M10 x 1.5
Package Contents Caliper, Hardware Kit
Bleeder Port Size M10 x 1.5
Piston Size (OD) (mm) 80.01
Piston Size (OD) (in) 3.15

Applications:

Chevrolet C10 Suburban 1979-1986
Chevrolet C20 Pickup 1979-1986
Chevrolet C20 Suburban 1979-1986
Chevrolet C30 Pickup 1979-1986
Chevrolet G30 1979-1996
Chevrolet K10 Suburban 1979-1986
Chevrolet K20 Pickup 1979-1986
Chevrolet K20 Suburban 1979-1986
Chevrolet P20 1979-1989
Chevrolet P30 1979-1993
Chevrolet R10 Suburban 1987-1988
Chevrolet R1500 Suburban 1989-1991
Chevrolet R20 Pickup 1987-1988
Chevrolet R20 Suburban 1987-1988
Chevrolet R2500 Pickup 1989
Chevrolet R2500 Suburban 1989-1991
Chevrolet V10 Suburban 1988
Chevrolet V1500 Suburban 1990-1991
Chevrolet V20 Pickup 1987
Chevrolet V20 Suburban 1987-1988
Chevrolet V2500 Suburban 1989-1991
GMC C1500 Suburban 1979-1986
GMC C2500 Pickup 1979-1986
GMC C2500 Suburban 1979-1986
GMC C3500 Pickup 1979-1986
GMC G3500 1979-1996
GMC K1500 Suburban 1979-1986
GMC K2500 Pickup 1979-1986
GMC K2500 Suburban 1979-1986
GMC P2500 1979-1989
GMC P3500 1979-1993
GMC R1500 Suburban 1987-1991
GMC R2500 Pickup 1987-1989
GMC R2500 Suburban 1987-1990
GMC V1500 Suburban 1987-1991
GMC V2500 Pickup 1987
GMC V2500 Suburban 1987-1991

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).