Will installing caliper covers affect heat dissipation?
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Installing caliper covers will significantly affect heat dissipation. Since the heat generated by prolonged caliper operation cannot dissipate, it will impact the vehicle's braking performance. As caliper covers come in fixed sizes, trimming is often required during installation, and adhesive is used for fixation. If low-quality adhesive is used, the caliper cover may easily detach, posing a serious safety hazard. Below is an introduction to brake calipers: 1. Genuine brake calipers are expensive. Some car enthusiasts install caliper covers purely for visual appeal, but these serve only decorative purposes and offer no practical function. 2. Caliper covers can hinder the heat dissipation of brake calipers and may even break or fall off during driving, which is highly unsafe. Therefore, it is strongly advised that car enthusiasts avoid using caliper covers. 3. Many car enthusiasts modify calipers not for visual effects but to enhance braking power. If the goal is to improve braking performance, upgrading the brake pads should be the first step, as a high-quality set of brake pads can significantly increase braking force.