The brake calipers are essential when it comes to your Kia vehicle's stopping ability. They're part of the disc brake system, and can be said to be one of your vehicle's most important safety features.

With this type of brake system, there are metal discs -- called brake rotors -- that are attached to your vehicle's wheels. The rotors spin with your wheels, until it's time to slow down. Then, the calipers close plates -- known as brake pads -- onto the rotors. The pads have a friction material on them that causes the rotors to stop spinning, which produces the friction needed to stop your vehicle's momentum.

How to Spot Faulty Brake Calipers

Unfortunately, braking generates a tremendous amount of heat and dust. If your brake pads and rotors can't disperse either effectively enough, your caliper seals can deteriorate. That leads to contaminants gathering inside the calipers, corrosion setting in, and reduced stopping power. Signs of trouble include:

Your brake pedal feels unusually soft or squishy under your foot

You hear squealing or squeaking sounds when you brake

Your dash warning light comes on

Your Kia pulls to one side as you brake

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