Brake caliper bracket: common defects and their signs

1. Loosened fixations
   • One of the wheels gets locked while braking.
   • Noise is heard and sharp hits are noticeable at brake pedal pressing.
   • Pedal vibration is felt at braking.
   • The car randomly changes its trajectory at braking.
2. Bracket hole deformation
   • Brake pads are worn out unevenly.
   • Foreign sound from the wheel is heard during driving.
   • Wheels get locked up during driving.
   • Knocking is heard if one rocks the wheel.
3. Corrosion
   • The brake pedal vibrates, hits are felt.
   • Unusual sounds are heard during braking.

How to replace a brake caliper bracket?

If the brake caliper bracket got out of order, its repair is unreasonable. A broken component is to be replaced. The work should be performed at a service station because one needs special knowledge and skills to do it correctly. A service station specialist will set the vehicle onto a lifting platform, demount the wheel being worked on, then they will remove brake caliper guides and brake pads. After that they will disconnect the brake caliper bracket from the steering knuckle and demount the defective component. After a new bracket is put together, they will install the component on a car and perform assembly in the reverse order. In some cases bleeding of the brake system may be required.