The Nissan 240SX was introduced in 1989 as a 2-door economical sports car. Its swept body, available in both coupe and fastback configurations, was stylish and eye catching. The 240SX was praised for its nimble handling, although it did receive some criticism for being underpowered.

An important component of the Nissan 240SX’s handling was its brakes. Arguably, the most important component of the brake system is the Nissan 240SX’s brake caliper.

The single piston design was more than adequate to bring the 240SX to a halt. The brake caliper is where all the action happens and proper maintenance of this key component is critical.

The caliper is comprised of the metal body with a single protruding piston. That piston is hydraulically driven, and it presses the brake pads against the brake rotor, slowing the car. The Nissan 240SX’s brake calipers, with their rubber piston seals, are prone to wearing out, as they are on all automobiles. If you notice premature wearing of the brakes at only a single wheel, you may have dragging brakes. Dragging brakes means that the brakes are being marginally applied all the time, even when you are not touching the brake pedal. With the car shut off, you can (Carefully!) roll it to listen for dragging brakes. You can also touch the wheels after you drive, and if one wheel is significantly hotter than the others, odds are that the brake caliper is dragging. Brakes tend to drag when the piston seals wear out. The seals may also be damaged by road debris or any number of other factors. If you are noticing a decrease in braking power, or find your brakes dragging, you may need to order a new or remanufactured caliper.Nissan 240SX brake calipers are available from our online catalogue, and you can order anytime from our convenient 24/7 online ordering system.