Description & Operation: Calipers
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Front brakes are floating caliper or sliding caliper design. See Figure and Figure . Rear brakes are sliding caliper design. Caliper is attached to caliper mount. Caliper is mounted to steering knuckle or caliper adapter, depending on application. Caliper assembly slides back and forth in machined cutouts.