Keep your caliper sliding smoothly and your pads seating evenly with the Carlson disc brake caliper pin kit H5042. This guide pin hardware is a direct-fit replacement for the listed front and rear applications, including the 1988-1996 Buick Regal, 1990-2001 Chevrolet Lumina, 1995-1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1988-1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 1988-1996 Pontiac Grand Prix — see the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list of makes, models and years.
Brakes work as a system: when the friction material is replaced, the mounting hardware should be serviced too. Worn or seized guide pins can cause uneven pad wear, drag or noise — if the pins are the cause, this kit renews them.
Interchange: H5047 · FHH5042
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
What is the Carlson disc brake caliper pin kit H5042?
It is a set of disc brake caliper guide pins that locate the caliper and let it slide over the rotor so the pads apply evenly for effective braking.
Which vehicles does this kit fit?
It is a direct-fit replacement for the listed front and rear applications, including Buick Regal, Chevrolet Lumina, Oldsmobile Alero and Cutlass Supreme, and Pontiac Grand Am. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
Should I replace guide pins with new brake pads?
Industry brake experts recommend servicing the hardware when the friction material is replaced, since the pins must slide freely for the pads to apply evenly.
What are signs the caliper guide pins may need replacing?
Seized or worn pins can lead to uneven pad wear, caliper drag, or noise. Diagnose the cause before replacing, as these symptoms can have other sources.
What numbers does this kit interchange with?
It cross-references H5047 and FHH5042. Confirm fitment for your specific vehicle before ordering.
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
