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Cardone 18-4518 Disc Brake Caliper - Front Right
Overview of Cardone Unloaded Caliper 18-4518
The Cardone Unloaded Caliper 18-4518 is a remanufactured disc brake caliper designed for select Saturn models including SC, SC1, SC2, SL, SL1, SL2, SW1, and SW2. Engineered with a steel piston and finished with an oil emulsion coating, this caliper offers reliable braking performance and corrosion resistance.
- Remanufactured disc brake caliper with steel piston
- Compatible with Saturn SC, SC1, SC2, SL, SL1, SL2, SW1, and SW2 models
- Bleeder port size: M10x1.0; inlet port size: M10x1.5
- Oil emulsion finish in gray color for corrosion protection
- Includes installation hardware kit; mounting bolts not included
- Single piston design with 2.008 inch (51.0032 mm) piston diameter
Cardone Unloaded Caliper Product Line Details
The Unloaded Caliper line from Cardone provides remanufactured brake calipers that come without brake pads, allowing for flexible installation with existing or aftermarket pads. This product line focuses on delivering reliable hydraulic brake components that meet or exceed original equipment specifications. The 18-4518 caliper is part of this line, offering a quality remanufactured option for Saturn vehicles requiring disc brake caliper replacement.
Product Features and Specifications
This Cardone disc brake caliper features a steel piston with a diameter of 2.008 inches (51.0032 mm), ensuring consistent hydraulic pressure during braking. The caliper is finished with an oil emulsion coating in gray, which helps resist corrosion and extends service life. It includes a bleeder port sized M10x1.0 and an inlet port sized M10x1.5, compatible with standard brake lines for Saturn models. The package contains the caliper and a hardware kit for installation, though mounting bolts are not included.
Common Applications and Problem Resolution
- Replacement for worn or leaking calipers on Saturn SC, SL, and SW series
- Addresses symptoms such as low brake pedal caused by air in the brake system
- Helps resolve uneven braking or vehicle pulling to one side during braking
- Eliminates brake squeal related to caliper malfunction or hardware issues
- Restores proper hydraulic pressure and brake fluid flow in the brake system
Installation Notes and Tips
When installing the Cardone 18-4518 caliper, use the included hardware kit for secure mounting. Note that mounting bolts are not included and must be sourced separately if needed. It is recommended to use the brake fluid type specified by the original equipment manufacturer to maintain system integrity. Applying silicone grease on floating caliper mounting pins can help prevent noise and ensure smooth caliper movement. Bleed the brake system thoroughly after installation to remove any air and restore proper pedal feel.
Quality Assurance and Warranty
This remanufactured Cardone caliper undergoes rigorous testing to meet OEM standards for fit, form, and function. The steel piston and oil emulsion finish contribute to durability and corrosion resistance. Installation hardware is included to facilitate proper fitment. Warranty details are provided by Cardone and typically cover defects in materials and workmanship, ensuring confidence in the product's reliability for Saturn SC, SL, and SW models.
| Brand | Cardone |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 18-4518 |
| Position | Unloaded Caliper, Front Right |
| Bleeder Port Size | M10x1.0 |
| Brake Caliper Finish | Oil Emulsion |
| Caliper Color | Gray |
| E-Waste | No |
| Inlet Port Size | M10x1.5 |
| Installation Hardware Included | Yes |
| Mounting Bolts Included | No |
| Package Contents | Caliper; Hardware Kit |
| Pads Included | No |
| Piston Material | Steel |
| Piston Size (OD) (in) | 2.008 |
| Piston Size (OD) (mm) | 51.0032 |
| Product Condition | Remanufactured |
This part fits 74 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Saturn | SC1 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 2002 | Saturn | SC2 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 2002 | Saturn | SL | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 2002 | Saturn | SL1 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 2002 | Saturn | SL2 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 2001 | Saturn | SC1 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 2001 | Saturn | SC2 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 2001 | Saturn | SL | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 2001 | Saturn | SL1 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 2001 | Saturn | SL2 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 2001 | Saturn | SW2 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 2000 | Saturn | SC1 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 2000 | Saturn | SC2 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 2000 | Saturn | SL | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 2000 | Saturn | SL1 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 2000 | Saturn | SL2 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 2000 | Saturn | SW2 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1999 | Saturn | SC1 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1999 | Saturn | SC2 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1999 | Saturn | SL | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1999 | Saturn | SL1 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1999 | Saturn | SL2 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1999 | Saturn | SW1 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1999 | Saturn | SW2 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1998 | Saturn | SC1 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1998 | Saturn | SC2 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1998 | Saturn | SL | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1998 | Saturn | SL1 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1998 | Saturn | SL2 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1998 | Saturn | SW1 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1998 | Saturn | SW2 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1997 | Saturn | SC1 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1997 | Saturn | SC2 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1997 | Saturn | SL | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1997 | Saturn | SL1 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1997 | Saturn | SL2 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1997 | Saturn | SW1 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1997 | Saturn | SW2 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1996 | Saturn | SC1 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1996 | Saturn | SC2 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1996 | Saturn | SL | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1996 | Saturn | SL1 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1996 | Saturn | SL2 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1996 | Saturn | SW1 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1996 | Saturn | SW2 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1995 | Saturn | SC1 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1995 | Saturn | SC2 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1995 | Saturn | SL | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1995 | Saturn | SL1 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1995 | Saturn | SL2 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1995 | Saturn | SW1 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1995 | Saturn | SW2 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1994 | Saturn | SC1 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1994 | Saturn | SC2 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1994 | Saturn | SL | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1994 | Saturn | SL1 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1994 | Saturn | SL2 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1994 | Saturn | SW1 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1994 | Saturn | SW2 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1993 | Saturn | SC1 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1993 | Saturn | SC2 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1993 | Saturn | SL | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1993 | Saturn | SL1 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1993 | Saturn | SL2 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1993 | Saturn | SW1 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1993 | Saturn | SW2 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1992 | Saturn | SC | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1992 | Saturn | SL | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1992 | Saturn | SL1 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1992 | Saturn | SL2 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1991 | Saturn | SC | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1991 | Saturn | SL | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1991 | Saturn | SL1 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
| 1991 | Saturn | SL2 | Front Right | Metal piston disc brake caliper with bracket and hardware included.; Unloaded Caliper |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.