Cardone 18-B8138 Disc Brake Caliper - Front Right

Remanufactured Brake Caliper Assembly

Cardone 18-B8138 is a remanufactured disc brake caliper with bracket for applications that call for a direct-fit OE-style replacement. It is pressure-tested, finished with a powder-coated gray coating, and built with new premium components for consistent braking performance and long service life.

Compatible With Ford brake service applications that use this caliper design, including Ford HC3Z2B120B interchange references. The Cardone Unloaded Caliper w/Bracket line focuses on complete, ready-to-install caliper assemblies with the bracket included where applicable.

Key Features

• Remanufactured Original Equipment-style caliper for proper vehicle fit
• Powder-coated gray finish with rust inhibitor treatment
• Phenolic piston design with 2 pistons for braking force delivery
• Pressure-tested for consistent hydraulic performance
• New bleeder screws, seals, and hardware components used in the remanufacturing process
• Bracket included with this assembly
• Plastic cap plugs protect brake port threads during handling and installation
• Package contents: caliper, bracket, and hardware kit

Product Details

Cardone Part Number 18-B8138 is engineered as a remanufactured disc brake caliper for drivers and technicians who need a direct replacement with OE-style dimensions and hardware support. The unit uses a phenolic piston material, a 3/8 x 24 inlet and bleeder port size, and a 2.595-inch piston diameter. New EPDM rubber seals, stainless steel hardware clips, and mounting pins are used where applicable to support reliable operation and easier service work. This caliper is part of the Cardone Unloaded Caliper w/Bracket product line, which emphasizes complete caliper assemblies for cleaner brake repairs.

For Ford brake repair jobs, 18-B8138 provides a practical replacement path when the original caliper is worn, sticking, leaking, or no longer delivering even braking response. This part cross-references Ford HC3Z2B120B for the same application.

Common Brake Issues It Can Address

• Brake fluid leakage at the caliper body or bleeder area
• Uneven braking caused by a sticking or seized caliper piston
• Poor pedal response related to caliper hydraulic wear
• Corrosion or finish breakdown on the original caliper housing
• Brake pull caused by caliper drag or inconsistent piston movement

Installation Notes

Use the brake fluid specified by the vehicle manufacturer and replace fluid from a sealed container. Clean and inspect the brake hose, pads, rotor, and mounting surfaces before installation. Silicone grease is used on floating caliper mounting pins. Bleed the system thoroughly after installation to remove trapped air and restore pedal feel.

Fits Ford brake applications that use this caliper configuration. Verify port size, piston design, and bracket requirements against the original part before installation.

Quality Assurance

Each Cardone brake caliper is remanufactured to quality and performance standards, then 100% pressure-tested before release. The process uses new premium components and reduces the energy and raw material demand of manufacturing a new part by 80%.