Ceramic Brake Caliper Pistons

This kit includes 2 ea stainless steel pistons.

Ceramic brake caliper pistons.

A design study for ceramic pistons was undertaken in order to address the overheating problems associated with the caliper during aggressive braking using modern c c sic brake discs. Though new complete brake calipers are sometimes available rebuilding calipers is still an option. The brake pad dust gets on the outer diameter of the piston and dries out the seal. Racingbrake caliper brake kit installation.

Over time corrosion can form on the sealing surface of the caliper causing leaks. Zirconia toughened mullite ztm ceramic was chosen for the pistons because this material exhibits a low thermal. Online shopping from a great selection at automotive store. If you ve ever bled a brake and the fluid was black or very dark it s due to the the brake dust getting past the piston seal.

Purchase parts service all purchase parts service. Pistons are found in both floating and fixed brake calipers. It is also possible that it could seize in the caliper itself. Aftermarket performance brake kits typically include multi piston fixed calipers that replace the stock calipers rotors with the same or larger diameter new performance pads typically some type of semi metallic or ceramic metallic formula new braided stainless steel front brake hoses and new caliper mounts if required.

The sliding caliper type disc brake is mounted in a slot in the caliper adapter. On fixed calipers there are small diameter pistons on both sides of the rotor providing more braking. The brake caliper piston moves with hydraulic pressure to compress the brake pads. There s usually one or two large diameter pistons in a floating caliper on the inboard side of the brake rotor.

Racing pad selection and brake pad deposit. A wide variety of ceramic brake piston options are available to you such as universal nissan and audi. Add to cart compare. The reasoning behind the piston design and the choice of the shaping technology are explained.

It is a variation of the floating caliper design using a single piston and operating on the same principle the piston applies pressure to one brake pad and the movable caliper applies pressure to the other.