A1 CARDONE 18-8065 front left brake caliper for the 2000-2004 Chevrolet W3500 Tiltmaster and other vehicles clamps the brake pads against the rotor to slow the wheel. This remanufactured A1 CARDONE brake caliper is an unloaded floating design with two pistons.
- Remanufactured with brand-new components and 100% pressure-tested
- Rubber seals replaced with new high-temperature EPDM rubber
- Steel pistons that resist cracking and pitting and carry heavy loads
- Special formulated rust inhibitor treatment on the caliper
- New bleeder screw for trouble-free bleeding and a positive seal
Quick facts
- Part: A1 CARDONE 18-8065 brake caliper
- Also called: disc brake caliper
- Fits: 2000-2004 Chevrolet W3500 Tiltmaster and other vehicles
- Position: Front left
- Material: Cast iron body, steel pistons
- Condition: Remanufactured
A sticking or leaking disc brake caliper can show up as the vehicle pulling to one side when braking, brake fluid around the wheel, or one pad wearing faster than the other. Pulling can also come from a collapsed brake hose, so these signs alone do not prove the caliper is the problem.
Fits
This brake caliper is listed for a wide range of Chevrolet, GMC and Isuzu models, including the 1998-2004 Chevrolet W4500 Tiltmaster and the 2000-2004 GMC W3500 Forward. If your vehicle is not named here, look up its year and model in the "Vehicles it fits" section. This listing is one caliper for the front left; the front right is a separate part, and both front calipers are normally replaced together.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: front left
- Quantity per application: 1
- Piston quantity: 2
- Piston diameter: 53.848 mm (2.12 in)
- Mounting hole diameter: 16.5035 mm (0.65 in)
- Inlet port size: 10.00366 mm (0.394 in), banjo fitting, thread M10x1.0
- Bleeder thread size: M10x1.0
Build and materials
- Caliper type: floating
- Caliper casting material: cast iron
- Piston material: steel
- Finish: oil emulsion, with a rust-resistant coating
- Casting number: AD54T
- Condition: remanufactured
- Country of origin: Mexico
In the box
One brake caliper, a hardware kit and an instruction sheet. This listing holds one brake caliper, and the front left takes one. The mounting bracket, brake pads, pad wear sensor and mounting bolts are not included, so plan on new mounting bolts.
Installation notes
- A plastic cap plug on each brake port protects the port threads until installation.
- A silicone grease is used on floating caliper mounting pins.
- Use the brake fluid the vehicle maker recommends; the type is stamped on the master cylinder reservoir lid, and new fluid should come from a sealed container.
Interchange: 2902268020
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the A1 CARDONE 18-8065 work on a 1998-2004 Chevrolet W4500 Tiltmaster?
Yes. A1 CARDONE 18-8065 is a front left brake caliper listed for the 1998-2004 Chevrolet W4500 Tiltmaster. The front right side is a separate part.
Is a mounting bracket included with this A1 CARDONE caliper?
No. The box holds the caliper, a hardware kit and an instruction sheet; the mounting bracket, brake pads and mounting bolts are not included.
How many pistons does this floating caliper have, and what are they made of?
This front left caliper has two steel pistons, each 53.848 mm (2.12 in) in diameter.
Can a phenolic piston caliper replace one with steel pistons?
No, swapping piston types is not recommended, because vehicle makers specified steel or phenolic pistons for the intended use; A1 CARDONE 18-8065 has steel pistons.
What grease goes on the mounting pins of a floating caliper?
A silicone grease is used on floating caliper mounting pins. For brake fluid, use the type the vehicle maker recommends, stamped on the master cylinder reservoir lid.
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