PowerStop L3226 rear left brake caliper for the 2012-2015 BMW X1 and other vehicles clamps the brake pads against the rotor to slow the wheel. This floating, single-piston disc brake caliper is one of the PowerStop brake calipers sold under the Autospecialty line.
- Bolt-on ready, no modifications necessary
- 100% pressure tested and inspected
- New seals, caliper guide pins, dust boots and bleeder screw
- High-temperature EPDM rubber dust boots
- Assembly lubricant used for smooth operation and durability in harsh conditions
Quick facts
- Part: PowerStop L3226 brake caliper
- Also called: disc brake caliper
- Fits: 2012-2015 BMW X1 and other vehicles
- Position: Rear left
- Material: Cast iron
- Condition: New
A rear caliper that sticks can show up as the car pulling to one side under braking, a burning smell after a drive, or brake fluid around the caliper. These signs alone do not prove the caliper is the problem; a collapsed brake hose is another common source.
Fits
The 2012-2015 BMW X1, the 2007-2013 BMW 328i and the 2009-2013 BMW 328i xDrive all take this caliper, and so do other BMW models. This listing is one caliper, sold individually, for the rear left; the 2012-2015 BMW X1 takes one on this side, and the rear right is a separate part, ordered separately. Both sides are normally replaced together.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: rear left
- Quantity per application: 1
- Piston quantity: 1
- Piston diameter: 41.91 mm
- Bleeder screw quantity: 1
Build and materials
- Caliper type: floating
- Caliper casting material: cast iron
- Piston material: steel
- Parking brake: not integrated
- Condition: new
- Country of origin: China
In the box
One rear left brake caliper with slides, new seals, guide pins, dust boots and a bleeder screw. Brake pads, mounting bracket, mounting hardware, mounting bolts, caliper grease and a pad wear sensor are not included, so plan on new mounting bolts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this BMW 328i brake caliper the right one for a 2007-2013 model?
Yes. PowerStop L3226 is a rear left caliper for the 2007-2013 BMW 328i. To check another year or model, look up your car in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Are these BMW X1 calipers right for the 2012-2015 model years?
Yes. PowerStop L3226 fits the 2012-2015 BMW X1 on the rear left; the rear right takes a separate caliper.
Does the L3226 caliper come with brake pads and the mounting bracket?
No. This rear left caliper comes with slides, new seals, guide pins, dust boots and a bleeder screw. Pads, bracket, mounting hardware and mounting bolts are not included.
Does the PowerStop L3226 have one piston or two?
One. PowerStop L3226 is a floating caliper with a single steel piston 41.91 mm in diameter, and it has no integrated parking brake.
Is the PowerStop L3226 caliper pressure tested?
Yes. Each caliper is 100% pressure tested and inspected, and it is built with new seals, guide pins, dust boots and a bleeder screw.
