TAROX CALIPER FAQS

RIGHT CALIPER FOR THE RIGHT DISC

Every TAROX Caliper is machined to suit a particular disc thickness. Our extensive range of brake kits come with suitably machined calipers for the corresponding disc. For orders that are not a factory kit, it is essential to know what brake disc thickness the caliper will be used in conjunction with. This determines the characteristics of the caliper and allows TAROX to design the package to be more compact, lighter and with a suitable piston stroke.

TAROX calipers are machined for discs with different pad depths. This is usually 50mm or 60mm. This is an important factor in choosing the right disc and caliper. A larger pad depth can increase pad life but will ultimately weigh more and cool more slowly than a smaller pad depth. TAROX have a wealth of experience in designing brake kits and can advise you on your application.

CALIPER MOUNTING AND HANDING

It is essential that calipers are always mounted in the following orientation:

a) Bleed nipples ALWAYS at the top.
b) Rigid external fluid transfer pipes ALWAYS at the bottom

When ordering the calipers is essential to specify whether the caliper will be mounted in front of the axle (leading) or behind the axle (trailing)

PISTON NUMBER

When the technical rules allow, it is important to consider the correct number of pistons for the application. Some TAROX calipers are available with different piston arrangements to suit particular uses. For example the B360 caliper is offered in a six piston version with larger pistons for greater braking force. This is at a trade off for brake feel and modulation and enables the six piston B360 to be suitable for heavy Paris-Dakar-type long distance competition vehicles. At the other end of the scale a 10 piston version of the B360 caliper is available with smaller piston sizing to give greater pedal feel and sharper activation for lightweight Rally use. For all other situations the standard 8 piston B360 caliper provides a fantastic balance between brake power and pedal feel.

PISTON SIZE

Each TAROX racing caliper may be available with different piston sizes to suit popular master cylinder sizing. If you are in any doubt as to the most suitable piston size for your application our technical department will be happy to advise the best and most efficient solution for your car as part of an integrated braking system.

ANTI KNOCKOFF PISTONS

TAROX has developed a revolutionary new way to help alleviate pad knockoff. TAROX can now offer a magnetic piston option that works without stiction as a lightweight alternative to a spring behind the piston.

SERVO BRAKE

If allowed by the relevant technical rules, TAROX recommend servo-assistance is retained. TAROX calipers are at their best when used with a brake servo. If servo-assistance is not an option, please take into consideration that much more effort is required at the brake pedal.

SERVICING TAROX BRAKE CALIPERS

TAROX calipers are designed to work without servicing. Repair kits and/or spares like pistons, piston seals, bleed nipples, banjo bolts, retaining pins and the external rigid connecting pipe can be ordered at your local dealer or through the contact form on this website. When placing the order it must be indicated which caliper model and the piston size you are referring to. It is advised that only experienced professionals dismantle the calipers for service.

CALIPER COLOUR

All TAROX racing calipers come with an exceptionally hard black satin (approximately 450 wickers) anodising for fantastic durability.