What to Do About Noisy Brake Calipers in Cars?

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Judy
07/29/25 12:54pm
Car brake caliper noise solutions are: 1. Inspect the brake caliper; if the piston ring of the brake caliper is stuck, the brake caliper needs to be replaced; 2. If the metal plate fixing the brake pads in the brake caliper is deformed, it needs to be secured. The reasons for noisy brake calipers in cars are: the guide pins of the caliper have become loose or corroded/oxidized. The brake caliper is an essential component of the braking system, whose function is to push the brake pads, which then rub against the brake drum to slow down or stop the vehicle. When the brake pedal is pressed, the master cylinder generates thrust to push hydraulic fluid to the caliper, and the piston inside the caliper moves under hydraulic pressure to push the brake pads.
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