Volkswagen Brake Calipers

Is It Safe to Drive with a Sticking Brake Caliper?

No. Sticking brake calipers reduces braking efficiency, increases stopping distance, and makes emergency braking difficult. They may cause the car to pull to one side during braking, causing a loss of control at high speeds. Overheating, quick pad and rotor wear, and brake failure can result. Pulling to one side, hot brakes, poor braking performance, strange noises, and higher drag increase fuel consumption. To maintain safe driving and prevent braking system damage, a professional mechanic must inspect, and fix or replace a suspected caliper.

Other Brake Components

1. Brake Rotors

   The purpose of brake rotors is to work in tandem with brake pads to convert kinetic energy into thermal energy, which helps the car slow down and stop.

2. Brake Pads

   The brake pads provide the necessary friction for stopping a vehicle by pressing on the rotors. They serve as the main means of stopping or reducing the speed of the vehicle.

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