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Carlson 13245 Disc Brake Hardware Kit - Front
Reliable Disc Brake Hardware Kit for Ford, Mazda, and Mercury
The Carlson 13245 Disc Brake Hardware Kit is designed to provide essential replacement components for maintaining the braking system on select Ford, Mazda, and Mercury vehicles. This kit supports proper brake function and helps ensure safety and performance on the road.
- Complete disc brake hardware kit for service and repair
- Compatible with Ford Escort, Mercury Tracer, Mazda 323, MX-3, MX-5 Miata, and Protege models
- Includes all necessary clips and springs for disc brake caliper assembly
- Part number 13245 ensures correct fitment and quality
- Manufactured by Carlson, a trusted name in brake components
Product Details and Compatibility
The Carlson 13245 kit contains the essential hardware components required for disc brake caliper assemblies on specific Ford, Mazda, and Mercury vehicles. This kit is compatible with Ford Escort and Mercury Tracer models, as well as Mazda 323, MX-3, MX-5 Miata, and Protege vehicles. Using the correct hardware kit helps maintain proper brake pad alignment and caliper function, which is critical for consistent braking performance. The part number 13245 identifies this specific kit, ensuring compatibility with the listed models.
Common Applications and Problem Resolution
- Replaces worn or damaged disc brake hardware components
- Prevents brake noise caused by loose or missing clips and springs
- Restores proper brake pad movement and caliper operation
- Addresses uneven brake pad wear due to hardware failure
- Helps maintain braking system safety and reliability
Installation Notes and Tips
- Ensure vehicle compatibility by verifying make and model before installation
- Clean caliper bracket and mounting surfaces prior to hardware installation
- Use appropriate tools to avoid damaging clips and springs during assembly
- Replace brake pads and rotors as needed when servicing the brake system
- Follow manufacturer torque specifications for caliper bolts
Quality Assurance and Warranty Information
Carlson brake hardware kits are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM specifications, providing reliable performance and durability. The 13245 kit undergoes quality control inspections to ensure proper fit and function. While specific warranty details may vary, Carlson typically offers limited warranties covering defects in materials and workmanship. Refer to product documentation for exact warranty terms.
This part fits 76 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Mazda | MX-5 Miata | Front | D1179 | |
| 2007 | Mazda | MX-5 Miata | Front | D1179 | |
| 2006 | Mazda | MX-5 Miata | Front | D1179 | |
| 2003 | Ford | Escort | Front | D473 | |
| 2002 | Ford | Escort | Front | D473 | |
| 2001 | Ford | Escort | Front | D473 | |
| 2000 | Ford | Escort | Front | D473; D466 | |
| 1999 | Ford | Escort | Front | D473; D466 | |
| 1999 | Mercury | Tracer | Front | D473 | |
| 1998 | Ford | Escort | Front | D473; D466 | |
| 1998 | Mazda | Protege | ES | Front | D473 |
| 1998 | Mazda | Protege | LX | Front | Disc Brake Caliper Pin Boot Kit D466 |
| 1998 | Mazda | Protege | DX | Front | Disc Brake Caliper Pin Boot Kit D466 |
| 1998 | Mercury | Tracer | Front | D473 | |
| 1997 | Ford | Escort | Front | D473; D466 | |
| 1997 | Mazda | Protege | ES | Front | D473 |
| 1997 | Mazda | Protege | LX | Front | Disc Brake Caliper Pin Boot Kit D466 |
| 1997 | Mazda | Protege | DX | Front | Disc Brake Caliper Pin Boot Kit D466 |
| 1997 | Mercury | Tracer | Front | D473 | |
| 1996 | Ford | Escort | Front | D473; D466 | |
| 1996 | Mazda | MX-3 | Front | D473 | |
| 1996 | Mazda | Protege | ES | Front | D473 |
| 1996 | Mazda | Protege | LX | Front | Disc Brake Caliper Pin Boot Kit D466 |
| 1996 | Mazda | Protege | DX | Front | Disc Brake Caliper Pin Boot Kit D466 |
| 1996 | Mercury | Tracer | Trio | Front | D473 |
| 1996 | Mercury | Tracer | LS | Front | D473 |
| 1996 | Mercury | Tracer | Base | Front | D473 |
| 1996 | Mercury | Tracer | LTS | Front | Disc Brake Caliper Pin Boot Kit D466 |
| 1995 | Ford | Escort | Front | D473; D466 | |
| 1995 | Mazda | 323 | Front | Disc Brake Caliper Pin Boot Kit D466 | |
| 1995 | Mazda | MX-3 | Front | D473 | |
| 1995 | Mazda | Protege | ES | Front | D473 |
| 1995 | Mazda | Protege | LX | Front | Disc Brake Caliper Pin Boot Kit D466 |
| 1995 | Mazda | Protege | DX | Front | Disc Brake Caliper Pin Boot Kit D466 |
| 1995 | Mercury | Tracer | Trio | Front | D473 |
| 1995 | Mercury | Tracer | LS | Front | D473 |
| 1995 | Mercury | Tracer | Base | Front | D473 |
| 1995 | Mercury | Tracer | LTS | Front | Disc Brake Caliper Pin Boot Kit D466 |
| 1994 | Ford | Escort | Front | D473; D466 | |
| 1994 | Mazda | 323 | Front | Disc Brake Caliper Pin Boot Kit D466 | |
| 1994 | Mazda | MX-3 | Front | D473 | |
| 1994 | Mazda | Protege | Front | Disc Brake Caliper Pin Boot Kit D466 | |
| 1994 | Mazda | Protege | Front | D473 | |
| 1994 | Mercury | Tracer | Trio | Front | D473 |
| 1994 | Mercury | Tracer | LS | Front | D473 |
| 1994 | Mercury | Tracer | Base | Front | D473 |
| 1994 | Mercury | Tracer | LTS | Front | Disc Brake Caliper Pin Boot Kit D466 |
| 1993 | Ford | Escort | Front | D473; D466 | |
| 1993 | Mazda | 323 | Front | Disc Brake Caliper Pin Boot Kit D466 | |
| 1993 | Mazda | MX-3 | Front | D473 | |
| 1993 | Mazda | Protege | Front | Disc Brake Caliper Pin Boot Kit D466 | |
| 1993 | Mazda | Protege | Front | D473 | |
| 1993 | Mercury | Tracer | Trio | Front | D473 |
| 1993 | Mercury | Tracer | LS | Front | D473 |
| 1993 | Mercury | Tracer | Base | Front | D473 |
| 1993 | Mercury | Tracer | LTS | Front | Disc Brake Caliper Pin Boot Kit D466 |
| 1992 | Ford | Escort | Front | D473; D466 | |
| 1992 | Mazda | 323 | Front | Disc Brake Caliper Pin Boot Kit D466 | |
| 1992 | Mazda | MX-3 | Front | D473 | |
| 1992 | Mazda | Protege | Front | Disc Brake Caliper Pin Boot Kit D466 | |
| 1992 | Mazda | Protege | Front | D473 | |
| 1992 | Mercury | Tracer | Trio | Front | D473 |
| 1992 | Mercury | Tracer | LS | Front | D473 |
| 1992 | Mercury | Tracer | Base | Front | D473 |
| 1992 | Mercury | Tracer | LTS | Front | Disc Brake Caliper Pin Boot Kit D466 |
| 1991 | Ford | Escort | Front | D473; D466 | |
| 1991 | Mazda | 323 | Front | Disc Brake Caliper Pin Boot Kit D466 | |
| 1991 | Mazda | Protege | Front | Disc Brake Caliper Pin Boot Kit D466 | |
| 1991 | Mazda | Protege | Front | D473 | |
| 1991 | Mercury | Tracer | Trio | Front | D473 |
| 1991 | Mercury | Tracer | LS | Front | D473 |
| 1991 | Mercury | Tracer | Base | Front | D473 |
| 1991 | Mercury | Tracer | LTS | Front | Disc Brake Caliper Pin Boot Kit D466 |
| 1990 | Mazda | 323 | Front | Disc Brake Caliper Pin Boot Kit D466 | |
| 1990 | Mazda | Protege | Front | Disc Brake Caliper Pin Boot Kit D466 | |
| 1990 | Mazda | Protege | Front | D473 |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.