The disc braking system is the most common type of braking system used on modern vehicles. There are many different components involved in this system, both frictional and hydraulic. The frictional parts include brake pads and brake rotors, while the hydraulic components include brake lines, brake hoses, a hydraulic brake fluid reservoir, a master cylinder, and brake calipers.

Your Dodge Dakota brake calipers are the only hydraulic component that works directly with the frictional parts of your disc brakes. Brake calipers are, in effect, small hydraulic clamps that serve to hold your brake pads against your rotors in order to generate friction, which your vehicle uses to stop the rotation of your wheels.

Dakota brake calipers are U-shaped devices that can be found at each of your wheels. The brake rotors spin in the channel of the U, and the brake pads float on top of the sides. Pressure that is transmitted and amplified by the hydraulic brake fluid squeezes the pistons of the brake calipers inward, which brings the brake pads into contact with the rotors. Since your Dodge Dakota brake calipers are made of metal, they are subject to rust, which can freeze them in place and keep them from moving your brake pads. Often the rust occurs as a result of not changing your hydraulic brake fluid often enough. Your Dakota brake calipers may also become bent due to a wobbling brake rotor, which causes poor braking pressure. Some of the signs of damaged calipers include shuddering brakes, brakes that pull to one side when you engage them, and a hard brake pedal that is resistant to pressure.When you need new brake calipers, look to our extensive online catalogue for a great selection at great low prices.