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Brake Calipers Parts CNC Machining Services for Automotive

Automotive brake calipers are hydraulic clamping devices that apply pressure to brake pads against rotors to stop vehicles. At Zintilon, we specialize in CNC machining of automotive brake calipers using advanced 3-axis and 5-axis machining to achieve exceptional bore accuracy, mounting precision, and structural integrity.
  • Machining for complex caliper bodies and brackets
  • Tight tolerances up to ±0.001 in
  • Precision boring, milling & port threading
  • Support for rapid prototyping and full-scale production
  • IATF 16949-certified automotive manufacturing


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Automotive Brake Calipers Machining Capabilities

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A professional engineering team that can respond quickly to customer needs and provide one-stop services from design to production in a short period of time to ensure fast delivery.

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High Precision

We are equipped with automated equipment and sophisticated measuring tools to achieve high accuracy and consistency, ensuring that every part meets the most stringent quality standards.

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ITAF16949 Certified

As a IATF16949 certified precision manufacturer, our products and services have met the most stringent quality standards in the automotive industry.

From Prototyping to Mass Production

Zintilon provides CNC machining services for automotive brake calipers and related braking system components for passenger vehicles, racing applications, and commercial automotive projects.

Prototype Brake Calipers

Obtain high-precision prototypes of automotive brake calipers that accurately replicate your final design. Test piston bore alignment, verify mounting dimensions, and ensure proper hydraulic port positioning before full-scale vehicle production.
Key Points:
Rapid prototyping with high precision
Tight tolerances (±0.001 in)
Test design, material, and fitment early
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EVT – Engineering Validation Test

Quickly iterate on brake caliper prototypes to ensure they meet all functional and safety requirements. Identify potential issues early for a smoother transition to full-scale automotive manufacturing.
Key Points:
Validate prototype functionality
Rapid design iterations
Ensure readiness for production
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DVT – Design Validation Test

Validate the structural integrity and functionality of brake calipers using various materials and surface treatments to ensure design accuracy and optimal braking performance before mass production.
Key Points:
Confirm design integrity and stiffness
Test multiple materials and finishes
Ensure production-ready performance
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PVT – Production Validation Test

Verify large-scale production feasibility for brake calipers and identify potential manufacturing challenges before full production begins to ensure consistency and efficiency.
Key Points:
Test large-scale production capability
Detect and fix process issues early
Ensure consistent part quality
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Mass Production

Produce high-quality, end-use brake calipers at scale with precision and speed, ensuring reliable braking performance and on-time delivery for automotive OEMs and aftermarket suppliers.
Key Points:
Consistent, high-volume production
Precision machining for OEM-grade quality
Fast turnaround with strict quality control
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Through excellent processing technologies such as CNC machining, sheet metal manufacturing, metal casting, etc., we can achieve a balance between quality and speed, whether it is special-shaped parts, lightweight or cost effect.

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Materials
We provide a wide range of materials, including metals, plastics, and composites.
Finishes
We offer superior surface finishes that enhance part durability and aesthetics for applications requiring smooth or textured surfaces.

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Materials for Brake Calipers Components

Our CNC machine shop offers a wide range of materials for Brake Calipers Parts Machining for Automotive. With 50+ automotive-grade metals and alloys, we support rapid prototyping and high-performance braking component manufacturing with consistent precision and OEM-quality standards.
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High machinability and ductility. Aluminum alloys have good strength-to-weight ratio, high thermal and electrical conductivity, low density and natural corrosion resistance.

Price
$ $ $
Lead Time
< 7 days
Tolerances
Down to ±0.003 mm
Max part size
3000*2200*1100 mm
Min part size
2*2*2 mm
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Steel is a strong, versatile, and durable alloy of iron and carbon. Steel is strong and durable. High tensile strength, corrosion resistance heat and fire resistance, easily molded and formed. Its applications range from construction materials and structural components to automotive and aerospace components.

Price
$ $ $ $ $
Lead Time
< 10 days
Tolerances
Down to ±0.001 mm (routing)
Max part size
3000*2200*1100 mm
Min part size
2*2*2 mm
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Stainless steel alloys have high strength, ductility, wear and corrosion resistance. They can be easily welded, machined and polished. The hardness and the cost of stainless steel is higher than that of aluminum alloy.

Price
$ $ $
Lead Time
< 7 days
Tolerances
Down to ±0.005 mm
Max part size
3000*2200*1100 mm
Min part size
2*2*2 mm
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Titanium is an advanced material with excellent corrosion resistance, biocompatibility, and strength-to-weight characteristics. This unique range of properties makes it an ideal choice for many of the engineering challenges faced by the medical, energy, chemical processing, and aerospace industries.

Price
$$$
Lead Time
< 10 days
Tolerances
Down to ±0.005 mm
Max part size
3000*2200*1100 mm
Min part size
2*2*2 mm
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Highly resistant to seawater corrosion. The material’s mechanical properties are inferior to many other machinable metals, making it best for low-stress components produced by CNC machining.

Price
$ $ $ $ $
Lead Time
< 10 days
Tolerances
Down to ±0.005 mm
Max part size
3000*2200*1100 mm
Min part size
2*2*2 mm
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Brass is mechanically stronger and lower-friction metal properties make CNC machining brass ideal for mechanical applications that also require corrosion resistance such as those encountered in the marine industry.

Price
$$$
Lead Time
< 10 days
Tolerances
Down to ±0.005mm
Max part size
3000*2200*1100 mm
Min part size
2*2*2 mm
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Few metals have the electric conductivity that copper has when it comes to CNC milling materials. The material’s high corrosion resistance aids in preventing rust, and its thermal conductivity features facilitate CNC machining shaping.

Price
$$$
Lead Time
< 10 days
Tolerances
Down to ±0.005 mm
Max part size
3000*2200*1100 mm
Min part size
2*2*2 mm
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Zinc is a slightly brittle metal at room temperature and has a shiny-greyish appearance when oxidation is removed.

Price
$ $ $ $ $
Lead Time
< 10 days
Tolerances
Down to ±0.005 mm
Max part size
3000*2200*1100 mm
Min part size
2*2*2 mm
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Iron is an indispensable metal in the industrial sector. Iron is alloyed with a small amount of carbon – steel, which is not easily demagnetized after magnetization and is an excellent hard magnetic material, as well as an important industrial material, and is also used as the main raw material for artificial magnetism.

Price
$ $ $ $ $
Lead Time
< 10 days
Tolerances
Down to ±0.005 mm
Max part size
3000*2200*1100 mm
Min part size
2*2*2 mm
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Due to the low mechanical strength of pure magnesium, magnesium alloys are mainly used. Magnesium alloy has low density but high strength and good rigidity. Good toughness and strong shock absorption. Low heat capacity, fast solidification speed, and good die-casting performance.

Price
$ $ $ $
Lead Time
< 7 days
Tolerances
Down to ±0.005 mm
Max part size
3000*2200*1100 mm
Min part size
2*2*2 mm
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FAQs: Brake Calipers for Automotive Applications

Precision CNC manufacturing delivers measurable performance advantages across multiple areas. Accurate piston bore dimensions ensure proper seal fit and prevent fluid leakage while allowing smooth piston movement for responsive braking. Precise mounting surface flatness guarantees proper rotor alignment and prevents uneven pad wear or brake pulsation. Controlled bridge dimensions distribute clamping force evenly across the pad surface for maximum friction and consistent stopping power. Proper hydraulic port positioning and sizing ensure adequate fluid flow for quick response and firm pedal feel. Optimized material removal creates lightweight structures without sacrificing rigidity, reducing unsprung weight for improved suspension performance. Precise bore finish quality extends seal life and prevents corrosion. Accurate mounting hole locations ensure proper wheel clearance and caliper-to-rotor alignment, while structural rigidity prevents caliper flex under hard braking that can cause pedal travel increase and reduced braking efficiency, ultimately delivering consistent, fade-free braking performance and driver confidence under all conditions.

Yes. We offer flexible manufacturing capabilities including:
Rapid prototyping for design validation
Low-volume production for specialized applications
High-volume production with consistent quality control
Full structural and dimensional verification at every stage

We routinely achieve tolerances as tight as ±0.001 inches on critical dimensions, ensuring precise piston bore diameter and concentricity within 0.0005 inches, accurate mounting hole spacing for proper wheel and rotor alignment, flat mounting surfaces within 0.002 inches for even clamping pressure, proper hydraulic port threading for leak-free connections, and consistent bridge dimensions for uniform pad pressure across the rotor surface to maximize braking efficiency and pad life.

Brake caliper production utilizes advanced machining technologies including 3-axis and 5-axis CNC milling for caliper body shaping and pocket machining, precision CNC boring for piston bore accuracy and surface finish, hydraulic port drilling and thread tapping for fluid connections and bleeder valves, mounting face milling for proper rotor alignment and mounting bolt interfaces, bridge slot machining for pad retention and clearance, seal groove cutting for piston seal and dust boot installation, and pad abutment surface finishing to ensure even pad wear and consistent contact pressure distribution.

Automotive brake calipers are hydraulic devices that house brake pistons and clamp brake pads against rotors to create friction and slow or stop the vehicle. They come in two main types: floating (sliding) calipers with one or two pistons that move laterally, and fixed calipers with multiple pistons (typically 4, 6, or 8) on both sides. Brake calipers contain precision-machined piston bores, hydraulic fluid passages, bleeder valve ports, mounting brackets, and pad retention systems that work together to deliver consistent, reliable braking performance under all driving conditions.
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