Description And Operation: Calipers

The brake calipers are of the single piston type. The caliper carrier, which is secured to the vertical link by two bolts, carries the single-piston caliper housing. The caliper housing is secured to the caliper carrier by two guide-pins and an anti-rattle spring. When the brakes are applied, the caliper-housing piston pushes the brake pad in front of it, towards the brake disc. This movement forces the caliper housing to move along the guide-pins, in the opposite direction of the piston, to apply the second brake pad.