A1 CARDONE 18-B8072 front right brake caliper for the 2017-2022 Chevrolet LCF 4500HD and other vehicles squeezes the brake pads against the rotor to slow the wheel. This remanufactured A1 CARDONE brake caliper, also called a disc brake caliper, is unloaded and comes with its bracket.
- Remanufactured with brand-new components and 100% pressure-tested
- Steel pistons resist cracking and pitting and handle heavy loads
- Rubber seals replaced with new high temperature EPDM rubber
- Caliper treated with a specially formulated rust inhibitor
- New bleeder screw for trouble-free bleeding and a positive seal
- Plastic cap plug on every brake port thread
Quick facts
- Part: A1 CARDONE 18-B8072 brake caliper
- Also called: disc brake caliper
- Fits: 2017-2022 Chevrolet LCF 4500HD and other vehicles
- Position: Front right
- Material: Cast iron casting, steel pistons
- Condition: Remanufactured
A sticking or weak caliper can show up as the vehicle pulling to one side under braking, uneven pad wear or brake fluid around the caliper. Binding slide pins, a collapsed brake hose or worn pads and rotors can be behind these signs too, so find the cause before buying.
Fits
The vehicles it fits include the 2017-2022 Chevrolet LCF 4500HD, the 2004-2022 Isuzu NPR-HD and the 2016-2018 Chevrolet LCF 3500, and it is a direct-fit replacement for these trucks. If your truck is not one of them, look it up in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: Front right
- Quantity per application: 1
- Piston quantity: 2
- Piston diameter: 53.8226 mm (2.119 in)
- Mounting hole diameter: 15.9957 mm (0.63 in)
- Mounting hole thread size: M16x1.5
- Inlet port size: 10.00366 mm (0.394 in)
- Inlet fitting: Banjo, thread M10x1.0
- Bleeder thread size: M10x1.0
Build and materials
- Caliper type: Floating
- Condition: Remanufactured
- Casting material: Cast iron
- Piston material: Steel
- Finish: Oil emulsion
- Rust resistant coating: Yes
- Casting numbers: 5407; 3068
- Country of origin: Mexico
In the box
One unloaded caliper with its bracket, a hardware kit and an instruction sheet. This listing is one caliper for the front right, which takes one; the front left is a separate part, and both sides are normally replaced together. Brake pads, a pad wear sensor, mounting bolts and a bleeder screw cap are not included, so plan on new mounting bolts rather than reusing the old ones.
Installation notes
- A plastic cap plug covers each brake port thread on arrival.
- The instruction sheet in the box covers the installation steps.
- Use the brake fluid type stamped on the master cylinder reservoir lid, from a new sealed container.
Interchange: 8973659070 · 98484688
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the A1 CARDONE 18-B8072 front right caliper right for the 2017-2022 Chevrolet LCF 4500HD?
Yes. A1 CARDONE 18-B8072 fits the front right side of the 2017-2022 Chevrolet LCF 4500HD, and it also fits the 2004-2022 Isuzu NPR-HD.
Does this A1 CARDONE caliper come with a bracket and hardware?
Yes, A1 CARDONE 18-B8072 includes the bracket, a hardware kit and an instruction sheet; brake pads, a pad wear sensor, mounting bolts and a bleeder screw cap are not included.
How big are the pistons on the 18-B8072 floating caliper?
This floating caliper has two steel pistons with a diameter of 53.8226 mm (2.119 in). The inlet is a banjo fitting with an M10x1.0 thread.
How can I tell if a front right brake caliper is sticking?
Signs can include the vehicle pulling to one side when braking, uneven pad wear or fluid around the caliper. A shop can test whether the caliper is sticking.
What fluid and grease go with a floating caliper like this one?
Brake fluid should match the type stamped on the master cylinder reservoir lid and come from a new sealed container. Silicone grease goes on floating caliper mounting pins.
