4032968 A-Premium Disc Brake Caliper for Chrysler Imperial 1974-1975

Part Name: Brake Caliper, Pinzas de Freno

Part Number: 4032968, 4037968, 4213136, 4313390

Applications:

Chrysler Imperial 1974-1975
Chrysler New Yorker 1975-1978
Chrysler Newport 1974-1978
Chrysler Town Country 1974-1977
Dodge B100 1978-1980
Dodge B150 1982-1994
Dodge B1500 1996-1998
Dodge B200 1978-1980
Dodge B250 1981-1994
Dodge B2500 1995-1998
Dodge B300 1978-1980
Dodge B350 1982-1994
Dodge B3500 1996-1998
Dodge CB300 1978-1980
Dodge D100 Pickup 1978-1989
Dodge D150 Pickup 1978-1993
Dodge D200 Pickup 1978-1980
Dodge D250 Pickup 1981-1993
Dodge D300 Pickup 1978-1980
Dodge D350 Pickup 1981-1993
Dodge D400 Pickup 1978-1979
Dodge D450 Pickup 1978-1981
Dodge Monaco 1974-1976
Dodge RAMCharger 1974-1993
Dodge RD200 1978-1980
Dodge ROYAL Monaco 1975-1977
Dodge W100 Pickup 1974-1989
Dodge W150 Pickup 1977-1993
Dodge W200 Pickup 1975-1980
Dodge W250 Pickup 1981-1993
Dodge W350 Pickup 1981-1989
Plymouth Fury 1974
Plymouth Gran Fury 1975-1977
Plymouth PB100 1978-1980
Plymouth PB150 1981-1982
Plymouth PB200 1978-1980
Plymouth PB250 1981-1982
Plymouth PB300 1978-1979
Plymouth PB350 1981-1983
Plymouth TRAILDuster 1974-1981

What is a brake caliper?

Brake calipers are an important part of a vehicle's braking system, located near the wheels and responsible for managing the interaction between the brake pads and discs. This interaction creates friction that slows or stops the vehicle's movement. Brake calipers play a vital role in ensuring efficient braking and safe driving of modern cars and trucks.

Why are brake calipers important? Proper design and performance of brake calipers is critical to a vehicle's overall braking efficiency and safety. Brake calipers must be maintained and inspected regularly to ensure they are working properly as this is vital to vehicle safety. Insufficient brake calipers will significantly reduce braking performance, thereby endangering driving safety. Therefore, regular inspection of brake calipers and pads to identify leaks, excessive wear, or damage is critical to maintaining the reliability of your braking system.

The function of car calipers:

◆ Brake calipers are devices designed to slow down, stop, or keep moving wheels in a stationary position. They are primarily used in vehicles equipped with disc brake systems.

◆ In a car's disc brake system, various components work together: a brake oil pump, a brake disc connected to the wheels, and a brake caliper positioned on the disc. When the brakes are applied, high-pressure brake oil is pumped, pushing the piston inside the caliper. This exerts pressure on the brake pads, causing them to press against the brake disc, resulting in the desired braking effect.

◆ Disc brakes can be categorized into two types: ordinary disc brakes and ventilated disc brakes. Ventilated disc brakes have a gap between two brake discs, allowing air to flow through. Some ventilated discs feature circular ventilation holes, while others have ventilation slots or pre-made rectangular ventilation holes on the disc surface.

◆ Ventilated disc brakes harness the airflow, providing superior cooling and heating effects compared to ordinary disc brakes. The main advantages of disc brakes include their ability to rapidly bring a vehicle to a stop, superior heat dissipation compared to drum brakes, and consistent braking efficiency, which makes them compatible with advanced electronic systems like anti-lock braking systems (ABS).