Cardone 18-B5558 Disc Brake Caliper - Rear Left

Cardone Rear Left Brake Caliper for Malibu

Cardone 18-B5558 is a remanufactured disc brake caliper with bracket for the rear left position on select Chevrolet Malibu models. It is built with a steel piston, powder-coated gray finish, and new sealing components to support consistent braking performance on the 2016-2022 Chevrolet Malibu.

Key Features

• Remanufactured Original Equipment-style brake caliper for exact vehicle fit
• Fits rear left applications on 2016-2022 Chevrolet Malibu models
• Steel piston with 1.5 in. (38.1 mm) piston size
• Powder-coated gray finish with rust inhibitor treatment
• New bleeder screw, seals, and hardware components for service-ready installation
• Bracket included where applicable; package contents include caliper, bracket, and hardware kit
• Inlet port size: M10x1.5; bleeder port size: M10x1.0

Product Details

This Cardone unloaded caliper w/bracket is engineered for drivers needing a direct replacement rear left brake caliper for Chevrolet Malibu brake service. The remanufacturing process uses new premium components, including high-temperature EPDM rubber seals, stainless steel hardware clips, and new mounting pins where applicable. The caliper is pressure-tested and finished to help maintain OE-style fit and braking response. Part number 18-B5558 is a practical choice when replacing a worn, sticking, or leaking rear caliper on a Malibu.

This part cross-references Chevrolet 13509994 for the same application.

Common Brake Issues It Can Address

• Brake fluid leakage at the caliper body or bleeder area
• Uneven rear braking or pulling during stops
• Dragging brake condition caused by a sticking piston or slide hardware
• Soft or inconsistent brake pedal feel related to caliper wear or seal failure
• Corrosion-related caliper performance loss on the rear left side

Installation Notes

Compatible With 2016-2020 Chevrolet Malibu, rear left, manual parking brake; with metal piston; supplied with mounting bracket; installation hardware included; unloaded caliper w/bracket. Compatible With 2021-2022 Chevrolet Malibu, rear left, remanufactured brake caliper. Use the brake fluid specified by the vehicle manufacturer, and replace fluid from a sealed container during service. Silicone grease is used on floating caliper mounting pins. Always verify port sizes, piston type, and rear left fitment before installation. Part number 18-B5558 is intended for direct replacement service on the listed Malibu applications.

Quality Assurance

Cardone remanufactured brake calipers are pressure-tested and rebuilt with new premium components to support reliable operation. The remanufacturing process also reduces energy and raw material use compared with producing a new part, while maintaining OE-style fit and finish for applications such as the Chevrolet Malibu.