Carlson 7226 Disc Brake Caliper Piston - Rear

Carlson 7226 Rear Disc Brake Caliper Piston

Carlson 7226 is a rear disc brake caliper piston for select Ford Super Duty and Excursion applications. It is listed for 1999-2005 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 1999-2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty, and 2000-2005 Ford Excursion rear brake service.

Key Features

• Disc brake caliper piston for rear brake hydraulic service
• Fits 1999-2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty, rear
• Fits 1999-2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty, rear; phenolic caliper piston application
• Fits 2000-2005 Ford Excursion, rear
• Direct-reference part number: Carlson 7226

Product Details

This Carlson disc brake caliper piston is cataloged for rear brake applications on Ford F-250 Super Duty, Ford F-350 Super Duty, and Ford Excursion models within the listed years. Use Carlson 7226 when servicing a rear caliper that requires the specified piston type, including the phenolic rear caliper piston application noted for the F-350 Super Duty.

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

Common Repair Uses

• Rear brake drag caused by a worn or damaged caliper piston
• Brake fluid leakage at the caliper piston area
• Uneven rear brake performance on Ford Super Duty trucks
• Restoring proper caliper operation during brake hydraulic service
• Replacing a piston that no longer seals or moves correctly

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify caliper design, piston material, and rear axle application before installation. Clean the caliper bore thoroughly, inspect seals and related hydraulic components, and confirm the piston seats correctly during reassembly. Match the vehicle year, model, and rear position exactly to the listed fitment for Carlson 7226.

Quality Assurance

Carlson brake hydraulics parts are cataloged for specific OE-style service applications. Confirm fitment against the vehicle listing before purchase to ensure the correct rear caliper piston for your Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, or Excursion.