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How long do brake calipers last?
Your car's braking system is made up of several parts that must work together to stop the car. Most car owners take their brake system for granted until something goes wrong. Your car's brake calipers are the parts that hold the brake pads in place and apply pressure to the vehicle's rotors when it's time to stop. The calipers are connected to rubber brake hoses that carry brake fluid from...
What is a brake caliper?
The braking system is a complex device made up of numerous components whose purpose is to ensure the safety of road users by ensuring that their motorized vehicle can brake and stop in time if necessary. Among the various components of the braking system, road users should be familiar with the brake calipers, whose function is to make the brake pads rub against the brake disk in order to stop...
What is a bumper for a car?
If you've ever owned or driven a car, you could probably give a basic explanation of what bumpers are and where they are located. But you may not know that a car's front and rear bumpers are more complex than they appear. To better understand how bumpers work and how to repair or replace them, read on. What is a bumper? Front and rear bumpers are protruding plastic or metal...
Exhaust Manifold: Operation and Maintenance
Designed to carry the exhaust gases produced by combustion, the exhaust manifold is an essential part of your engine. It is located at the outlet of the exhaust valves, where a chamber channels the gases into the exhaust pipe. What is the purpose of the exhaust manifold? As the name implies, the exhaust manifold collects the exhaust gases directly from the engine. Since exhaust gases can reach 800°C when they...