{"id":78874,"date":"2026-04-10T12:45:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T11:45:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autotrade.ie\/?p=78874"},"modified":"2026-04-10T12:45:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T11:45:25","slug":"apec-expands-braking-range-with-new-caliper-carriers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autotrade.ie\/index.php\/apec-expands-braking-range-with-new-caliper-carriers\/78874","title":{"rendered":"Apec expands braking range with new caliper carriers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Apec Automotive has further strengthened its comprehensive braking portfolio with an expanded range of caliper carriers, engineered to deliver<br \/>\nthe precision, strength and reliability required at the core of modern braking systems.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Manufactured to OE+ specification, each Apec Caliper Carrier is designed to provide a precise fit and dependable braking performance across a wide range of popular vehicle applications.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autotrade.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Apec-Caliper-Carrier-PR-Image-01.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2500\" height=\"2500\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autotrade.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Apec-Caliper-Carrier-PR-Image-01.png 2500w, https:\/\/www.autotrade.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Apec-Caliper-Carrier-PR-Image-01-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.autotrade.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Apec-Caliper-Carrier-PR-Image-01-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.autotrade.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Apec-Caliper-Carrier-PR-Image-01-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/www.autotrade.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Apec-Caliper-Carrier-PR-Image-01-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.autotrade.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Apec-Caliper-Carrier-PR-Image-01-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.autotrade.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Apec-Caliper-Carrier-PR-Image-01-2048x2048.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.autotrade.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Apec-Caliper-Carrier-PR-Image-01-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To support quicker and more convenient installation, most Apec Caliper Carriers are supplied with a complete fitting kit, including slider pins, mounting bolts and rubber boots.<\/p>\n<p>Providing the necessary components in a single package helps to reduce fitting time while ensuring a professional and reliable installation.<\/p>\n<p>Every caliper carrier within the range has been designed to deliver consistent performance under demanding braking conditions, with durable construction to support long service life and dependable operation.<\/p>\n<p>The range extension launches with more than 120 references, covering a broad range of popular vehicle applications, and is supported by a three-year \/ 36,000-mile warranty for added peace of mind.<\/p>\n<p>Key features and benefits include:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Engineered to OE+ specification<br \/>\n\u2022 Durable construction for long service life<br \/>\n\u2022 120+ references covering a wide range of applications<br \/>\n\u2022 Most parts supplied with complete fitting kits including slider pins, mounting bolts and rubber boots<br \/>\n\u2022 Three-year \/ 36,000-mile warranty<\/p>\n<p>This extended range of caliper carriers further enhances Apec\u2019s comprehensive braking offering, providing motor factors and workshops with an even broader range of components to support efficient brake system repairs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apec Automotive has further strengthened its comprehensive braking portfolio with an expanded range of caliper carriers, engineered to deliver the precision, strength and reliability required<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":78875,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,1],"tags":[1864],"class_list":["post-78874","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-aftermarket","category-news","tag-apec","cat-7-id","cat-1-id","has_thumb"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.5 - 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