Everyone is used to referring to the brake caliper as a simple car component. Indeed, the floating mechanism (and 90% of car models are equipped with just this type of caliper) consists of two rather rough parts made of cast iron or aluminum, interconnected by a pair of metal guide bolts. The task of the node is to move the block back and forth. This is to simplify.

The design of the brake caliper is moderately complex. In the sense that this mechanism must be serviced no less carefully than changing oil with a filter or tires. Because ignoring even small problems can lead to expensive consequences.

The usage of brake caliper guide sleeves

Today the focus is on the FTE brand Guide Sleeve, brake caliper bushings. They are also called "sleeves" because of the simple cylindrical shape. Although seemingly simple, caliper guides require attention and regular maintenance - ideally, with the same frequency with which the pads are replaced.

1. 3 (E30)
2. 3 Saloon (E30)
3. 3 Touring (E30)
4. 3 (E36)
5. 3 Saloon (E36)
6. 3 Coupe (E36)
7. C-MAX II (DXA/CB7, DXA/CEU)
8. GRAND C-MAX (DXA/CB7, DXA/CEU)
9. 5 (E28)
10. 5 Saloon (E28)
11. 5 (E34)
12. 5 Saloon (E34)
13. 5 Touring (E34)
14. 6 (E24)
15. 7 (E23)
16. 7 Saloon (E23)
17. 7 (E32)
18. 7 Saloon (E32)
19. Z1 Roadster
20. 3 Convertible (E30)
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Their role is very important, because (as the name implies) they guide the pads to the surface of the disc in the right way. Without these sleeves, the caliper would have warped and jammed long ago.