Wabco 40195038 Mechanical Floating Caliper Brake

Description

The Wabco 40195038 is a mechanical operated floating caliper brake designed for use in braking systems. This caliper is specifically a PAN 19-1 Plus type, intended for the right side of the vehicle and is delivered without brake pads. It features a 45 mm brake disc compatibility and a 375.0 mm diameter. This design provides reliable stopping power and consistent performance under various operating conditions, ensuring vehicle safety and durability. The caliper's dimensions are 231 x 327 x 404 mm and it utilizes a 4x M12 x 1.5 mounting configuration with a socket electrical connection.

Key Features & Benefits

Basically, this caliper houses the brake pads and uses hydraulic pressure to squeeze those pads against the rotor – that’s the disc you see with the wheel off. The “floating” part means the caliper isn’t rigidly fixed at both ends. It has pins or slides that let it move a bit, centering the pads against the rotor. It allows the pads to apply evenly without needing a separate mechanism to do that. It’s a pretty simple, reliable design. It’s a core part of your braking system, obviously. When you press the brake pedal, the master cylinder sends fluid pressure down the lines. That pressure pushes pistons inside the caliper, which clamp the pads onto the spinning rotor. That friction slows the wheel and stops the car. Each wheel has a caliper, so they all work together.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

Well, without working calipers, you’ve got no stopping power, plain and simple. These are really your primary defense against, well, everything! A sticking caliper can cause uneven braking, pulling to one side, or even overheat and cause damage to the rotor. You’ll notice if one starts to fail—pulling, vibration, or needing to press the pedal harder than usual. A good caliper is like a shield for your safety, so keeping them in good shape is key. You can often find these at places like Fixparts Online if you're looking to replace one. It’s a pretty standard part and doesn’t usually require a ton of specialized knowledge to swap out, but if you’re not comfortable working on brakes, definitely leave it to a professional.

Warranty Information

Wabco Mechanical Floating Caliper Brake (MPN 40195038) comes with a 1-year warranty.