Cracks In Callipers

[thirty four]

had my car serviced yesterday and they pointed out some small cracks that are forming on the brake callipers and told me to keep an eye on them, was just wondering if anyone else has had this problem and is it a major issue? thanks

[djr81]

had my car serviced yesterday and they pointed out some small cracks that are forming on the brake callipers and told me to keep an eye on them, was just wondering if anyone else has had this problem and is it a major issue? thanks

It depends what they looks like. If they are similar to the ones in the first photo they are the result of giving the brakes a pasting and are a common side effect of them being hot. They are not really that much of a concern.

It they look like the second photo then keep a very close eye on them or better still bin the rotor & sleep easy.

Edited January 4, 2007 by djr81

[SteveL]

some small cracks that are forming on the brake callipers

Cracking in the caliper(s) could be a cause for concern.

[JCMarshall_Law]

had my car serviced yesterday and they pointed out some small cracks that are forming on the brake callipers and told me to keep an eye on them, was just wondering if anyone else has had this problem and is it a major issue? thanks

Cracks in the calipers or in disks???

Crack in the disk - no major - see above.

Crack in the calipers - problem get them checked out by a reputable brake servicing workshop ASAP.

[djr81]

woops, didn;t read it properly - I just assumed they meant the rotor. If it is a crack in the caliper then, yes bin the thing & replace it with a good second hand unit.