Jeep Genuine Mopar Brake Calipers

Brake calipers are an important part of your Jeep’s disc-braking system, as they help your vehicle come to a complete stop when needed. Disc brakes are typically found in the front wheels, and these wheels are attached to metal rotors; the disc brake caliper’s job is to slow down the wheels by creating friction with the metal rotors. If you’re looking for genuine Mopar brake calipers, look no further than Jeeps Are Us. 

Keep Your Braking System in Optimum Condition with Brake Calipers

When it comes to vehicle safety, your Jeep’s braking system plays a crucial role. A well-maintained braking system can mean the difference between staying safe and experiencing a fatal accident. In light of this, it is prudent to have your Jeep brakes checked regularly. 

A brake caliper is a clamp-like component that houses the brake pads (a pair of metal plates bonded with friction material). The brake caliper squeezes against the brake rotors and subsequently slows down the car’s wheels. This makes the brake caliper essential to your car’s ability to slow down and stop safely. 

Over time, the heat generated by the brakes will weaken and wear down the seals inside the calipers. This can cause problems for your brakes, like continuous squeaking, a malfunctioning anti-lock braking system, the car pulling to one side when braking, unusually soft or hard pedals, and brake fluid leaks around the wheels or engine compartment.

Purchase Genuine Mopar Brake Calipers for Your Jeep

Jeeps Are Us offers an array of 100% authentic Mopar brake calipers to keep you safe on the road at all times. Our brake caliper replacement parts are designed to fit select model-years of the Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, and Ram. We also carry different individual brake parts, like disc brake adapters, bracket mounting bolts, anchor plate bolts, repair kits, and so on. Browse our inventory today to discover more genuine Mopar parts and accessories for your Jeep at reduced prices. 

Frequently Asked Questions: Brake Calipers

What is a brake caliper?

Brake calipers press onto the brake pads of your wheels. The pads then squeeze the brake rotors to slow the wheels down for reducing speed or bringing it to a complete stop. These calipers can be found on either the front or rear wheels of your vehicle if they are front or rear-wheel drive, or on all four wheels for all-wheel drive cars.

What causes a brake caliper to stick?

Brake caliper sticking can be caused by different factors such as the following:

• Rusty caliper pistons and piston boot

• Rusty and stuck brake pads

• A dirty caliper guide pin

• Problems with your parking brake

• A damaged brake hose

• Dirty or old brake fluid

What are the symptoms of a bad brake caliper?

If your vehicle has a faulty caliper, look out for any of these signs:

• Your car pulls to one side as you brake

• Leaking brake fluid

• A spongy or soft brake pedal

• Your vehicle can’t brake properly

• Uneven wear of your brake pads

• Your car drags during trips

• Grinding noises from your brakes

When should I replace my vehicle’s brake caliper?

Most of the time, you can install new calipers on your vehicle as you change your brake pads, rotors, or both. You should also check if the rubber seals of the calipers have already hardened since these can cause caliper sticking and brake fluid leaks in the long run.

How do I choose the right brake caliper?

When shopping for new calipers, you should consider the following:

• Material - Calipers can be fully metallic, semi-metallic, or ceramic.

• Lifespan - Durable calipers will work for thousands of miles.

• Noise - Fully metallic and semi-metallic calipers produce noise while working, while ceramic calipers are much quieter during operation.