Cardone 18-B4861 Disc Brake Caliper - Front Left

Front Left Brake Caliper for Ford F-150

Cardone 18-B4861 is a remanufactured unloaded disc brake caliper with bracket for the front left position on select Ford F-150 applications. It is built with new premium components, pressure-tested for consistent brake performance, and finished with a rust-inhibiting coating for dependable service.

Compatible with 2004 Ford F-150 front left and 2005 Ford F-150 front left before 11/29/2004, this Cardone brake caliper is a direct-fit OE-style replacement for the specified applications.

Key Features

• Remanufactured Original Equipment-style caliper for proper vehicle fit
• Unloaded caliper with bracket for the listed applications
• Phenolic piston design with 2 pistons and a 2.007 in. piston diameter
• New bleeder screw, new hardware clips, and new mounting pins where applicable
• New high-temperature EPDM rubber seals for durability and sealing performance
• Oil emulsion finish with gray caliper color and rust inhibitor treatment
• Plastic cap plug protects brake port threads during installation
• Bleeder port size: M10x1.0

Product Details

Cardone’s Unloaded Caliper w/Bracket line focuses on remanufactured brake hydraulics built to OE specifications, with new wear components added during the remanufacturing process. For this application, the 18-B4861 is supplied as a front left disc brake caliper for Ford F-150 models listed below, with the bracket included where applicable and hardware kit included in the package contents. The phenolic piston construction helps manage heat while maintaining smooth caliper operation.

This part cross-references Ford 4L3Z2B121AA and 4L3Z2B121BB for the same application.

Common Brake Issues This Part Can Address

• Brake fluid leakage at the caliper
• Uneven braking or pulling during stops
• Sticking or dragging front left brake operation
• Corrosion-related caliper wear
• Bleeder screw or seal service concerns

Installation Notes

• Fits 2004 Ford F-150, front left.
• Fits 2005 Ford F-150, front left, before 11/29/2004.
• Use the brake fluid specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
• Bleed the brake system thoroughly after installation to remove trapped air.
• Inspect hoses, pads, and rotor condition before completing the repair.
• Silicone grease is used on floating caliper mounting pins.

Quality Assurance

Each Cardone remanufactured brake caliper is pressure-tested and assembled with new premium components to support consistent braking performance. The remanufacturing process also reduces energy and raw material use compared with producing a new part.