Pontiac Grand Prix Brake Calipers

Throughout the last years, the disc brake system became prevalent in passenger cars thanks to its high efficiency and reliability. Calipers are the main components of such a system. Positioned over the brake rotors like a clamp, a caliper contains friction pads that are pushed against the rotors when you apply the brakes. The pads feature high-friction surfaces, so when they squeeze a spinning rotor, it slows down the rotation. This mechanism is highly reliable, but certain specific issues are not that rare, and they are similar in all vehicles that employ disk brakes. Your Pontiac Grand Prix is no exception.

For instance, a caliper can get stuck so the pads cannot fully release. This makes your brakes partly engaged all the time, therefore, affecting acceleration and fuel economy; also, your car may pull to one side when braking. Unusual noises during the braking process may also witness the problems in this area. Faulty calipers have to be fixed as soon as possible; if they don’t do their job right, they compromise your safety. If you need top-notch replacement parts, browse our Pontiac Grand Prix brake calipers & components inventory.