Dispose of your car Brake Calipers

Brake Calipers: Proper disposal

AUTODOC recommends protecting the environment and disposing of used parts properly
Car Brake calipers recycling
Brake Calipers: disposal recommendations
Brake calipers are not classified as hazardous waste.
  • Consumer disposal options
    They can be sorted and disposed of according to local regulations. This component is considered scrap metal after the end of its life span.
  • Industrial disposal regulations
    Brake calipers belong to the core part spare parts category. After a new part is purchased, the old one can be returned to the manufacturer for remanufacturing. In this case, the core charge will be returned to the buyer.
This product can be reused

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Disposal of the Brake Calipers after replacement

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