A1 CARDONE 18-4102 front brake caliper for the 1978-1979 Chrysler Town & Country and other vehicles squeezes the pads against the rotor to slow the wheel. This A1 CARDONE brake caliper is remanufactured, floating-type and unloaded, so pads are separate.
- Brand-new components, with every unit 100% pressure-tested
- Phenolic piston that resists cracking and pitting and handles heavy loads
- Rubber seals replaced with new high temperature EPDM rubber
- Specially formulated rust inhibitor applied to the caliper
- New bleeder screw for trouble-free bleeding and a positive seal
- New stainless steel hardware clips and mounting pins included where applicable
Quick facts
- Part: A1 CARDONE 18-4102 brake caliper
- Also called: disc brake caliper
- Fits: 1978-1979 Chrysler Town & Country and other vehicles
- Position: Front right, front left
- Material: Cast iron caliper casting, phenolic piston
- Condition: Remanufactured
Signs a disc brake caliper may be failing include the car pulling to one side under braking, brake fluid near a wheel, or uneven pad wear. Binding slides or pins, a collapsed brake hose or a worn rotor can be behind those signs too, so find the cause before you buy a caliper.
Fits
It fits the 1978-1979 Chrysler Town & Country, the 1979-1981 Dodge St. Regis and the 1979-1981 Chrysler New Yorker, among other vehicles. This listing is one A1 CARDONE caliper; the front axle takes one per side, and the other side is normally done at the same time.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: front right, front left
- Quantity per application: 1
- Piston: one, 69.9 mm (2.752 in) in diameter
- Inlet port size: 0.437 in (11.09543 mm)
- Inlet fitting: banjo, 7/16x20 thread
- Bleeder screw thread: 3/8x24
Build and materials
- Type: floating, unloaded
- Condition: remanufactured
- Piston material: phenolic
- Casting material: cast iron
- Finish: oil emulsion, with a rust-resistant coating
- Country of origin: Mexico
In the box
One caliper, one hardware kit with abutment clips, an anti-rattle spring, a bleeder screw and dust boots, and one instruction sheet. The mounting bracket, mounting bolts, brake pads, pad wear sensor and bleeder screw cap are not included; plan on new mounting bolts.
Installation notes
- Programming is not required.
- A plastic cap plug covers each brake port thread to protect it.
- Silicone grease is used on floating caliper mounting pins.
- Use the brake fluid the car's maker recommends, from a sealed container.
Interchange: 3880589 · 4126512 · 4126652 · 4126844
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the brake caliper for the 1978-1979 Chrysler Town & Country?
Yes. A1 CARDONE 18-4102 fits the 1978-1979 Chrysler Town & Country on the front axle. To see whether it fits another car, look yours up in the "Vehicles it fits" section on this page.
What hardware comes with the A1 CARDONE 18-4102 caliper?
A1 CARDONE 18-4102 comes with a hardware kit of abutment clips, an anti-rattle spring, a bleeder screw and dust boots, plus an instruction sheet. The mounting bracket, mounting bolts and pads are not included.
How big is the piston on this front brake caliper?
This caliper has one phenolic piston, 69.9 mm (2.752 in) in diameter. The inlet is a banjo fitting with a 7/16x20 thread.
Can a phenolic piston caliper be swapped for a steel piston one?
Not recommended; the original manufacturers specified steel or phenolic pistons based on how the vehicle is used, so follow their recommendation. This caliper has a phenolic piston.
What brake fluid should go in after fitting this caliper?
Use the fluid the car's maker recommends; the type is stamped on the master cylinder reservoir lid. Always use new fluid from a sealed container.
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