THE BREAKDOWN Nissan uses different-colored brake calipers to signify different levels of vehicle performance. Here's what every Nissan brake caliper color means—and which cars get them. Silver Calipers = Everyday VehiclesPhoto by: NissanMost Nissan vehicles wear silver brake calipers; the Altima, the Kicks, the Rogue, etc. Red Calipers = Entry-Level PerformancePhoto by: NissanWhen you start to climb the performance tree of the Nissan family, you arrive at the 2027 Nissan Z Performance trim. Nissan fits the Z Performance aluminum rotors instead of the heavier cast iron units found on the base Z.