Carlson Disc Brake Caliper Piston P/N:7261

Keep hydraulic pressure flowing to the front brake pads with the Carlson Disc Brake Caliper Piston 7261. This front disc brake caliper piston drops in as a direct-fit replacement for the 1979-1981 Jeep CJ5 (All) and 1979-1981 Jeep CJ7 (All), each of which uses two pistons up front.

Seated inside the caliper bore, the piston is the part that moves when you press the brake pedal: hydraulic fluid pushes it outward so it presses the brake pad against the rotor. Over years of service the original piston can corrode, pit, or seize, which is a common reason a front caliper sticks or drags.

• Function: transfers hydraulic pressure from the caliper to the brake pad.
• Position: front.
• Application quantity: the listed Jeep CJ5 and CJ7 models use two per vehicle—order accordingly for a complete front replacement.
• Replace when: the original shows corrosion or pitting, or if a seized/sticking piston is the cause of a dragging front brake or uneven pad wear.

If a corroded or seized caliper piston is behind your braking complaint, this is designed to replace it; diagnose the cause first, since sticking brakes can also come from the caliper slides, hose, or seals. Manufacturer part number 7261.