Cardone 18-B4318 Disc Brake Caliper - Front Left

Remanufactured Front Left Brake Caliper

Cardone 18-B4318 is an unloaded disc brake caliper with bracket for select Chevrolet Corvette front left applications. It is remanufactured to OE-style fitment standards and pressure-tested for consistent brake performance on the road.

Built for 1988 Chevrolet Corvette front left and 1989-1994 Chevrolet Corvette front left applications, this Cardone brake caliper is a direct replacement for service work that calls for a remanufactured caliper assembly with bracket where applicable. The 18-B4318 part number is also referenced for Chevrolet OE numbers 10104471 and 12520229.

Key Features

• Remanufactured disc brake caliper for front left use
• Includes bracket where applicable for the listed application
• 2 aluminum pistons with 1.501 in. (38.1254 mm) piston size
• Oil emulsion finish with gray caliper color
• New bleeder screw, seals, and service hardware included where applicable
• Plastic cap plug protects brake port threads during installation
• Inlet and bleeder port size: M10x1.0
• Pressure-tested for brake system performance verification

Product Details

Cardone’s unloaded caliper w/bracket line focuses on remanufactured OE replacement brake hydraulics with new wear components installed during the rebuild process. For this 18-B4318 caliper, the piston design, seals, and hardware are refreshed to support reliable braking response, while the original equipment finish is retained with rust-inhibiting treatment. This part cross-references Chevrolet OE numbers 10104471 and 12520229 for the same application.

Common Brake Issues This Part Can Address

• Brake drag or uneven pad wear from a sticking front left caliper
• Brake fluid leakage at the caliper body or bleeder area
• Soft or inconsistent pedal feel caused by caliper hydraulic wear
• Poor braking balance from a worn or seized piston assembly
• Corrosion-related caliper performance loss on the Corvette front brake system

Installation Notes and Tips

Compatible With 1988 Chevrolet Corvette, front left, without heavy duty suspension (FE7), with metal piston, supplied with mounting bracket, installation hardware included. Compatible With 1989-1994 Chevrolet Corvette, front left, except heavy duty brakes, with metal piston, supplied with mounting bracket, installation hardware included.

Use the brake fluid specified by the vehicle manufacturer and keep fluid sealed until use. Silicone grease is used on floating caliper mounting pins. After installation, bleed the brake system thoroughly and verify that the bleeder port and inlet connections are sealed correctly.

Quality Assurance

Cardone remanufactures this caliper to rigorous quality and performance standards, then pressure-tests each unit before release. The process uses new premium components and reduces raw material and energy use compared with manufacturing a new part.