You’ll change the rear brake pads exactly as you normally would, with the exception of how you retract the piston in the caliper. So, I jacked up my vehicle and removed the wheel in the usual ...

However, some high-performance brake calipers can have up to 10 pistons, like those found on the Porsche 911 Turbo S, or even 12 pistons.

Once the piston is pushed back to your liking, loosen the lever and then loosen the rear bolt and remove the unit from the caliper. Proceed with the rest of the brake job. All buttoned-up! Peter ...

For proper performance the front caliper piston area must be at least 25 percent greater than the rear piston area, preferably closer to 40 percent (for reference; a stock '93-97 Camaro has a ...

Brake calipers operate with hydraulic pressure and are sealed against brake fluid leaks. However, over time, those seals can fail and you may lose enough brake fluid that your car won’t stop safely.

Disc brake caliper pistons vary in size, depending on the type of vehicle and the brake's applications. Generally, most passenger vehicles with disc brake systems have brake calipers with between ...