Brightly colored, enlarged brake calipers can not only double the appearance of the wheels, but also the embodiment of the owner's pursuit of performance, but at the same time, some people think that the cost of modifying the caliper is too high, so a lower-cost option is derived from the market - brake caliper cover.
What is a caliper cover
Brake caliper covers, usually made of plastic or metal, can be easily externally mounted to achieve a visual effect similar to that of modified calipers, which seems to be the best of both worlds for those who want to enhance the appearance of their wheels but don't want to invest too much money. However, is this really the case?
The first thing we need to understand is that the brake caliper cover is essentially an "exterior piece", and it does not bring any performance improvement to the braking system. Conversely, due to their low manufacturing costs and simple installation, brake caliper covers can have a number of safety hazards.
Safety hazards
At present, the price of brake caliper cover on the market is uneven, and the quality is difficult to guarantee, some low-quality caliper cover, in the face of various working conditions when the vehicle is driving, will be loosened or broken because it cannot withstand high-intensity work scenes, once this situation occurs, the resulting fragments may fall off into the brake caliper and wheels, affecting the braking performance and even leading to brake failure, the consequences are unimaginable, and the harm can be imagined.
Secondly, even if the caliper cover does not have quality problems, it will also affect the braking performance; as we all know, the influence of working temperature on braking performance is huge, and good heat dissipation can make the brake better play excellent performance; and modified brake caliper cover, will cover the original caliper in a large area, so that the caliper can not be transmitted to the outside when braking heat, while blocking the ventilation and heat dissipation effect brought by driving, when braking for a long time, the brake caliper that can not get sufficient heat dissipation will seriously reduce the braking force, which is undoubtedly a great driving safety hazard。
Therefore, it is recommended that the majority of riders should fully consider driving safety while pursuing the appearance of the vehicle, and instead of choosing those brake caliper covers that have potential safety hazards, it is better to choose high-quality, high-performance brake caliper kits for modification.
TEI Racing's caliper products are made of high-standard forging technology, and have strong structural characteristics, which can easily cope with various high-intensity and intense driving conditions, and ensure stable and excellent braking performance.