Calipers can be which of the following types?

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Calipers can be classified into three types:
1. Floating calipers - which have one or two pistons on one side of the disc and the other side is fixed. They are mostly used in passenger cars and light vehicles.
2. Sliding calipers - which move back and forth on guide pins and are fitted with pistons on both sides of the disc. They are mostly used in heavy vehicles.
3. Fixed calipers - which have pistons on both sides of the disc but are fixed in position. They are mostly used in high-performance vehicles.

Calipers Can Be Which of the Following Types