The present invention is predicated upon improved vehicle brake assemblies, caliper assemblies, or combinations thereof, having at least one slide pin including an exterior surface and a first end, a caliper body including at least one pin bore for receiving the at least one slide pin at an inboard end, the at least one pin bore has an exterior surface and a cap groove that includes a groove wall defining a recess into the exterior surface of the at least one pin bore, and at least one pin cap that includes an edge portion that is engageable with the groove wall of the cap groove and a hinge portion extending in between the edge portion and a lid portion, the hinge portion including at least one bend that displaces the lid portion relative to the hinge portion to allow for deformation of the at least one pin cap.