A1 CARDONE 19-B2978 rear right brake caliper for the 2014-2016 Chevrolet Spark EV and other vehicles clamps the pad against the rotor to slow the wheel. This remanufactured A1 CARDONE brake caliper is a floating, single-piston unit that comes with its bracket.
- Rebuilt with brand-new components and pressure-tested on every unit
- Steel piston that resists cracking and pitting
- Rubber seals replaced with new high-temperature EPDM rubber
- Rust inhibitor treatment and an oil emulsion finish
- New bleeder screw and stainless steel hardware clips
Quick facts
- Part: A1 CARDONE 19-B2978 brake caliper
- Also called: disc brake caliper
- Fits: the 2014-2016 Chevrolet Spark EV and other vehicles
- Position: Rear right
- Material: Cast iron
- Condition: Remanufactured
A caliper that sticks or leaks can show up as the car pulling to one side during braking or as uneven pad wear at that wheel. Sticky slide pins, a collapsed brake hose or worn steering and suspension parts can produce those symptoms too, so find out what is actually wrong before you buy a caliper.
Fits
The 2014-2016 Chevrolet Spark EV, 2004-2010 Chevrolet Optra and 2004-2008 Suzuki Forenza all take this caliper, and so do other models. If your car is not named here, look it up in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: rear right
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Piston diameter: 31.92 mm (1.257 in)
- Mounting hole diameter: 10.00366 mm (0.394 in)
- Mounting hole thread size: M10x1.25
- Inlet port size: 10.00366 mm (0.394 in)
- Inlet fitting: banjo, M10x1.0 thread
- Bleeder thread size: M10x1.0
Build and materials
- Caliper type: floating, 1 steel piston
- Casting material: cast iron
- Finish: oil emulsion, with rust-resistant coating
- Casting numbers: DAC CTK4, CTKF 32
- Condition: remanufactured
- Country of origin: Mexico
In the box
This listing is one rear right caliper, and that side takes one; the left side is a separate part, and both sides are normally replaced together. It comes with its bracket, a hardware kit and an instruction sheet. Brake pads, mounting bolts and a bleeder screw cap are not included, so plan on new mounting bolts instead of reusing the old ones.
Installation notes
- Plastic cap plugs on the brake ports protect the threads until installation.
- Silicone grease is used on floating caliper mounting pins.
- The instruction sheet in the box covers the steps.
Interchange: 95939883 · 96463799 · 96549623 · 96800086 · 5540185Z00 · 5540185Z01 · 5540185Z10
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
95939883, 96463799, 96549623, 96800086, 5540185Z00, 5540185Z01, 5540185Z10
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a brake caliper for the 2004-2008 Suzuki Forenza rear right wheel?
Yes. A1 CARDONE 19-B2978 is listed for the 2004-2008 Suzuki Forenza on the rear right. The left side takes its own caliper.
Does this A1 CARDONE caliper come with the bracket and hardware?
Yes. A1 CARDONE 19-B2978 includes the bracket, a hardware kit and an instruction sheet. Brake pads and mounting bolts are not included.
Is this disc brake caliper a floating or a fixed design?
This rear right caliper is a floating type with one steel piston. The piston is 31.92 mm (1.257 in) across.
What grease goes on the mounting pins of this floating caliper?
A1 CARDONE 19-B2978 is a floating caliper, and silicone grease is the type used on its mounting pins.
My car pulls to one side when braking. Could this rear caliper be the reason?
It can be, if the caliper at that wheel is sticking. A shop can check the slides, pins and hydraulics to confirm.
