Cardone 18-B5000 Disc Brake Caliper - Front Left

Remanufactured Front Left Caliper

The Cardone 18-B5000 is an unloaded disc brake caliper with bracket for the front left position. It is remanufactured to OE fit standards, pressure-tested for consistent brake performance, and finished with a rust-inhibiting oil emulsion coating for dependable service on daily-driven vehicles.

Compatible with 2006-2013 Mazda 6, 2006-2012 Ford Fusion, 2007-2012 Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, and 2006 Lincoln Zephyr front left brake applications. The Cardone Unloaded Caliper w/Bracket line focuses on OE-style replacement calipers with new wear components and application-specific hardware where required.

• Remanufactured OE-style disc brake caliper for front left use
• Steel piston with 2.25 in. (57.15 mm) piston size
• Bracket included where applicable
• New bleeder screw for positive sealing and easier bleeding
• New stainless steel hardware clips and mounting pins where applicable
• New high-temperature EPDM rubber seals for extended life
• Plastic cap plug protects brake port threads during handling and installation
• Oil emulsion finish with gray caliper color

Detailed Product Overview

Cardone remanufactures this brake caliper using new premium components and a pressure-tested process to help deliver consistent hydraulic response. The steel piston construction, M10x1.0 inlet port, and M8x1.0 bleeder port support a direct replacement for the listed Ford Fusion, Mazda 6, Lincoln MKZ, Mercury Milan, and Lincoln Zephyr front left brake positions. Part number 18-B5000 is built for buyers who need a replacement caliper with bracket coverage where the application calls for it.

This part cross-references Ford, Lincoln, Mazda, and Mercury OE numbers for the same application, including 6E5Z2B121B and GP7A3371XC.

Common Brake Issues It Can Address

• Brake fluid leakage at the caliper body or piston seal
• Uneven braking or pulling during stops
• Sticking or dragging front left brake operation
• Soft pedal feel caused by caliper-related hydraulic issues
• Corrosion-related caliper wear on the original unit

Installation Notes

Verify the front left position, inlet port size, and bleeder port size before installation. Use the brake fluid specified by the vehicle manufacturer, and replace fluid from a sealed container only. Floating caliper mounting pins require silicone grease, and the brake system should be bled thoroughly after installation to remove trapped air.

For 2006-2013 Mazda 6, 2006-2012 Ford Fusion, 2007-2012 Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, and 2006 Lincoln Zephyr applications, confirm rotor condition, pad wear, and hose condition during service to complete the repair correctly.

Quality Assurance

Each Cardone caliper is remanufactured to rigorous quality standards, pressure-tested, and assembled with new critical components for reliable brake operation. The process also reduces energy and raw material use compared with manufacturing a new part.