Carlson 7102 Disc Brake Caliper Piston - Rear

Carlson 7102 Rear Disc Brake Caliper Piston

Carlson 7102 is a rear disc brake caliper piston for select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury applications. It is listed for multiple rear brake setups, including D1754, D1612, D1021, D347, D545, and D343 configurations.

• Rear disc brake caliper piston for brake hydraulic service
• Fits select Ford Explorer, Ford Flex, Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKT, and Lincoln MKS applications
• Also listed for Ford Freestar, Ford Mustang, Ford Thunderbird, Lincoln Continental, Lincoln Mark VII, Mercury Cougar, and Mercury Sable
• Part number 7102 for brake caliper piston replacement work
• Application-specific fitment for rear brake service on listed vehicles

Detailed Fitment and Use

This Carlson disc brake caliper piston is used in rear brake caliper hydraulic assemblies on the listed vehicles. It is a direct-fit service part for rear brake repair on 2013-2019 Ford Explorer, 2015-2019 Ford Flex, 2018-2019 Ford Taurus, and 2013-2019 Lincoln MKT, along with additional Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury rear applications. If you are servicing a Ford Explorer rear brake caliper or replacing a rear caliper piston on a Lincoln MKT, Carlson 7102 matches the specified application data.

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

What It Helps Address

• Rear brake caliper piston wear or scoring
• Brake fluid leakage at the caliper piston area
• Uneven rear brake operation caused by a damaged piston
• Brake drag related to a sticking caliper piston
• Brake service needs on listed Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury rear calipers

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the caliper design and piston style against the vehicle’s brake code before installation. Clean the caliper bore thoroughly, inspect seals and dust boots, and confirm the piston surface is free of damage before reassembly. Match the rear application exactly, especially on 2013-2017 Ford Taurus and 2013-2015 Lincoln MKS listings that note piston shell only or D1612/D1754-specific configurations.

Quality Assurance

Carlson brake hydraulics parts are cataloged for application-specific service use. Confirm fitment by year, make, model, position, and brake code before ordering. Part number 7102 is listed for rear brake caliper piston applications across the vehicles shown above.