Historical facts
Experts are confident that the first disc brake mechanism appeared around 1890. The development was carried out by the English engineer Frederick Lanchester. The Lanchester system was a caliper that compressed the pads. But at that time there were no materials from which brake discs could be made. This design is a thing of the past.
The entire automotive world owes the fame and development of disc brakes to aviation production. During World War II, aircraft landing gears were equipped with calipers. In the early 50s, such systems began to be installed on sports cars. After some time, front brake calipers began to appear on civilian cars. The first car to be equipped with a disc brake system was the 1949 Chrysler Crown Imperial.
Malfunctions and repairs of brake calipers
Since the car's braking system takes on a large load when the vehicle slows down (to increase the service life of the brakes and avoid emergency situations, experienced drivers use the engine braking method), some parts need to be replaced. But in addition to routine brake maintenance, the system may fail.
