Front and Rear Calipers
TRW provides a wide range of disc brake calipers that are suitable for all vehicle segments. While TRW's primary caliper offering is the Colette, the company also offers Reverse Pin Slider (RPS) calipers and high performance calipers in opposed piston design. In addition, TRW offers Colette-type calipers for small vehicle segments, which are further weight- and cost-reduced. The Colette, originated and patented by a subsidiary of TRW, remains the world’s most common brake caliper and have become an industry standard throughout the years. TRW has continued to optimize its brake calipers for drag, durability, reliability and NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness) performance.
TRW’s standard, value-driven calipers offer the following features:
- Modular construction, incorporating aluminum or cast iron (SGI) housings
- Applications from passenger cars to light trucks
- Available piston sizes from single 28mm to twin 66mm
- Steel and plastic (phenolic) pistons available
- Housing guiding system sealed for life
- Integral (with knuckle) designs available for further weight, cost savings (RPS only)
- Compatible with all ABS, TC, ESC hydraulic brake control systems

