Carlson 41258 Disc Brake Caliper Repair Kit - Rear

Carlson 41258 Rear Caliper Repair Kit

Carlson 41258 is a disc brake caliper repair kit for rear brake service on select Mazda, Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. It includes the boot and square cut seals needed to restore caliper apply and release operation during brake service.

Key Features

• Disc brake caliper repair kit for rear applications
• Includes boot and square cut seals for caliper sealing service
• Supports proper caliper movement through the apply and release cycle
• Fits 2006-2013 Mazda 6, rear
• Fits 2006-2012 Ford Fusion, rear
• Fits 2007-2012 Lincoln MKZ, rear
• Fits 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, rear
• Fits 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, rear

Detailed Description

This Carlson brake service kit is built for rear disc brake caliper repair on vehicles that use the listed caliper pin boot kit application. The part number 41258 is used for service work where worn seals or damaged boots affect caliper function, and it is a direct fit for the specified Mazda 6, Ford Fusion, Lincoln MKZ, Mercury Milan, and Lincoln Zephyr applications.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Common Repair Symptoms

• Rear brake caliper sticking or dragging
• Uneven rear brake pad wear
• Brake noise caused by worn caliper seals or boots
• Poor caliper return after brake apply
• Loss of smooth caliper pin movement during service

Installation Notes

Inspect the caliper, slide pins, and sealing surfaces before installation. Clean all mating areas thoroughly and verify that the boot and square cut seals seat correctly during reassembly. Confirm rear brake fitment by year, make, and model before ordering Carlson 41258.

Quality Assurance

Carlson designs brake components as part of a complete system, and this repair kit uses sealing components selected to help the caliper operate as intended during braking and release.