What are the symptoms of a faulty rear brake caliper?

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RyanMarie
07/30/25 6:37am
The symptoms of a faulty brake caliper in a car include oil leakage at the connection between the caliper and the oil pipe, a soft feeling when pressing the brake pedal, and the steering wheel noticeably pulling to one side after pressing the brake pedal. This situation is likely caused by uneven wear of the brake pads or a malfunction of the caliper. After pressing the brake pedal, the pedal does not rise and there is no resistance, meaning the brake does not return to its original position. Additional information: Brake pad failure: The brake pads' friction coefficient decreases due to overheating. Brake pads are the terminal executors of the braking system, and if they are damaged, braking becomes impossible, leading to brake failure. On long downhill sections, prolonged braking can cause the surface to overheat, significantly reducing the friction coefficient, making it impossible to generate sufficient friction force and thus unable to brake.
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