4773260010 Toyota PISTON, FRONT DISC BRAKE, Price: 14.39$, Weight: 0.26kg


Make Number Name Availability Weight, kg Ship in, Days Price

Toyota

4773260010

PISTON, FRONT DISC BRAKE

0

0.26

7-10

14.39$

Not Available

Originals

Make Number Name Availability Weight, kg Processing, days Price  
Toyota
4773260010 
PISTON, FRONT DISC BRAKE
0
0.299
-
17.55$
Not Available

Substitutions

Make Number Name Availability Weight, kg Processing, days Price  
FEBEST
0176UZJ01F 
CYLINDER PISTON
0
0.305
-
5.23$
Not Available

Compatibility

DescriptionModelOptionsProd PeriodDiagram
HDJ101,UZJ100UZJ100W-GNAZKATM,MTM: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; Grade: CYGNUS TYPE; Gear Shift Type: ATM, 5-SPEED FLOOR SHIFT; Engine: (2UZFE) 4700CC 32-VALVE DOHC EFI08.2002 - 08.2007 View
DescriptionModelOptionsProd PeriodDiagram
FZJ10#,HDJ100,HZJ105,UZJ100UZJ100L-GNPEKVATM,MTM: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; Driver's Position: LEFT-HAND DRIVE VEHICLES; Grade: VX TYPE; Fuel Induction: ELECTRIC FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM; Gear Shift Type: ATM, 4-SPEED FLOOR SHIFT; Engine: (2UZFE) 4700CC 32-VALVE DOHC EFI; Destination: GULF CORPORATION COUNCIL01.1998 - 08.2002 View

Essential Guide to the Front Disc Brake Piston

The front disc brake piston is a critical component in vehicle braking systems, ensuring your car can stop efficiently and safely. This piece is crucial for your vehicle's braking system to function optimally, providing necessary pressure for braking pads to clamp onto the rotor.

Why Is This Part Needed

Braking efficiency directly impacts the safety and performance of your vehicle. The piston applies hydraulic pressure from the brake fluid, pushing the brake pads against the rotor and slowing down the wheel's rotation. In emergency situations, this translates to a quicker halting which might be life-saving.

How Does It Work

The piston sits inside the caliper, and when you press the brake pedal, brake fluid forces it outwards. This movement squeezes the brake pads against the rotor, creating friction, which in turn slows down the wheel. The friction converts kinetic energy into heat, which dissipates, slowing down the vehicle effectively.

Consequences of a Broken Piston

If the piston breaks or fails, the caliper's ability to exert pressure on the brake pads diminishes. This results in increased stopping distances, reduced braking efficiency, or a complete braking system failure, posing serious risks to the driver and other road users.

Compatible Vehicle Models:

  • Land Cruiser
  • Land Cruiser 100