Cardone 18-4402 Disc Brake Caliper - Front Right

OE-Style Front Right Brake Caliper

Cardone 18-4402 is a remanufactured unloaded disc brake caliper built for front right applications on select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. It is pressure-tested and finished with new internal components to support consistent braking performance and a precise OE-style fit.

This Cardone Unloaded Caliper line focuses on remanufactured OE replacement calipers with new premium wear components, making it a practical choice for restoring brake function on classic Ford, Lincoln Continental, and Mercury models.

Key Features

• Remanufactured Original Equipment-style disc brake caliper
• Front right position for confirmed applications
• Steel piston construction with 4-piston design
• Oil emulsion finish with gray caliper color
• New high-temperature EPDM rubber seals
• New bleeder screws for positive sealing and bleeding
• New stainless steel hardware clips and mounting pins where applicable
• Plastic cap plugs protect brake port threads during installation
• Caliper bracket included where applicable
• Pressure-tested for consistent brake performance

Detailed Description

Cardone 18-4402 is a remanufactured disc brake caliper for front right use on 1965-1969 Lincoln Continental, 1965-1967 Ford LTD, 1965-1967 Ford Thunderbird, 1965-1967 Mercury Colony Park, 1967 Mercury Marquis, and 1965-1966 Mercury Marauder. It uses a steel piston design with four pistons and is supplied as an unloaded caliper for brake service work that requires caliper replacement without pads.

As part of the Cardone Unloaded Caliper product line, this unit is remanufactured to OE fit standards and treated with a rust inhibitor to preserve the original equipment finish. The part number 18-4402 is also referenced for select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury brake applications, including classic front right disc brake service on the vehicles listed above.

This part cross-references Ford/Lincoln/Mercury OE numbers C5SZ2B120G and C7SZ2B120A for the same application.

Common Repair Uses

• Front right brake caliper leakage
• Uneven braking or brake pull during stops
• Sticking or seized caliper piston operation
• Corroded or pitted caliper housing and piston surfaces
• Low brake pedal caused by caliper-related hydraulic issues

Installation Notes

Fits 1965-1969 Lincoln Continental, front right; 1965-1967 Ford LTD, front right; 1965-1967 Ford Thunderbird, front right; 1965-1967 Mercury Colony Park, front right; 1967 Mercury Marquis, front right; and 1965-1966 Mercury Marauder, front right. Verify brake fluid type from the master cylinder reservoir lid and use fresh fluid from a sealed container. For floating caliper mounting pins, use silicone grease. Bleeding the system correctly is important after caliper replacement.

Quality Assurance

Each Cardone remanufactured caliper is pressure-tested and assembled with new premium components, including seals and service hardware where applicable, to support reliable brake operation and OE-style fitment. The remanufacturing process also reduces energy and raw material use compared with producing a new part.