Over time, brake calipers have evolved into one of the defining visual signatures of modern performance cars. From an overlooked mechanical component to a styling statement, carmakers now use bold colors to highlight various sporty credentials.

    

You can’t go wrong with red, obviously. It’s an industry favorite. But you also have yellow, blue, gold, orange, black, plus several other hues meant to help you distinguish between different specs, braking systems and even performance levels. If you’re a driving enthusiast, the calipers will often give you instant clues about the car’s “hardware”.