A1 CARDONE 18-B5465 rear left brake caliper for the 2012-2020 Dodge Journey clamps the brake pads against the rotor to slow the vehicle. This remanufactured unloaded caliper comes with its bracket and hardware kit, and brake pads are not included.
- New high-temperature EPDM rubber seals replace the old ones
- Steel piston resists cracking and pitting and handles heavy loads
- Each caliper is 100% pressure-tested
- Caliper body treated with a rust inhibitor
- New bleeder screw for trouble-free bleeding and a positive seal
- Plastic cap plug protects every brake port thread
Quick facts
- Part: A1 CARDONE 18-B5465 brake caliper
- Also called: disc brake caliper
- Fits: 2012-2020 Dodge Journey
- Position: Rear left
- Material: Cast iron
- Condition: Remanufactured
A pull to one side under braking, uneven pad wear or a wheel that drags can mean this caliper is worn, though a collapsed brake hose or sticking slide pins can be behind the same signs.
Fits
This caliper is a direct-fit replacement for the 2012-2020 Dodge Journey, and the rear left of that vehicle takes one caliper. The listing is one caliper; the rear right is its own part, ordered separately, and the two sides are normally replaced together.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: rear left, quantity 1 per vehicle on this side
- Piston: 45.2628 mm (1.782 in) diameter, one piston
- Inlet port: 10.00366 mm (0.394 in), M10x1.0 thread, inverted flare
- Mounting hole: 11.98408 mm (0.472 in), M12x1.5 thread
- Bleeder thread: M10x1.0
Build and materials
- Type: floating, unloaded, with bracket
- Caliper casting material: cast iron
- Piston material: steel
- Finish: oil emulsion, with rust resistant coating
- Casting numbers: 179910, 179913
- Condition: remanufactured
- Country of origin: Mexico
In the box
One caliper, its bracket, a hardware kit and an instruction sheet. A new bleeder screw, abutment clips and dust boots are also included. Brake pads, mounting bolts and a pad wear sensor are not included, so plan on new mounting bolts.
Installation notes
- An instruction sheet comes with the caliper.
- Silicone grease is used on floating caliper mounting pins.
- Use the brake fluid the vehicle maker recommends, from a new sealed container.
Interchange: 68159525AA
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the rear brake caliper for a 2013 Dodge Journey, and which side does it go on?
Yes. A1 CARDONE 18-B5465 fits the 2012-2020 Dodge Journey, which includes the 2013 model, on the rear left. The rear right side is a separate part.
Do I need to buy a bracket separately for this disc brake caliper?
No. A1 CARDONE 18-B5465 includes the bracket, a hardware kit and an instruction sheet. Brake pads, mounting bolts and a pad wear sensor are not included.
What piston size is on this A1 CARDONE brake caliper?
This floating rear left caliper has one steel piston, 45.2628 mm (1.782 in) in diameter, and a cast iron body.
What grease should go on the mounting pins of this floating caliper?
Silicone grease is used on floating caliper mounting pins. Brake fluid should be the type the vehicle maker recommends, which is stamped on the master cylinder reservoir lid.
Does the A1 CARDONE caliper replace part number 68159525AA?
Yes. 68159525AA is listed as an interchange number for A1 CARDONE 18-B5465, the remanufactured rear left caliper.
