Brakes...Caliper and Rotors

[Stallion]

In the book I'm reading, Newton says that you should check for caliper leaks and see if there is that dirty and gritty look to it, defining a leak in the caliper. But, my question is, where is the caliper? How would you get to it? Its functionality?

And the rotors, I think there are in total four rotors (one for each wheel?) in the Vette. Newton says that they should be at least 1.215in (or something around that) thick or they're not good. My question is, what/where is the rotor of each wheel? What is its functionality in the brake system? If worn down, would that be an easy change to the Vette?

Thanks!

TR

 

[Mako]

Go here:

http://www.howstuffworks.com/brake.htm

Give that a read and I think you'll have a pretty good idea on what's what in a brake system.

CYa!
Mako

 

[Stallion]

Okay, thanks, Mako!

TR