Carlson 7745 Disc Brake Caliper Piston - Front or Rear

Carlson 7745 Disc Brake Caliper Piston

Carlson 7745 is a disc brake caliper piston for brake hydraulic service on select Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW applications. It is a direct-fit replacement for front and rear caliper service where the listed caliper codes and suspension notes match.

• Disc brake caliper piston for brake hydraulic repair
• Fits front and rear applications listed by vehicle and caliper code
• Application-specific fitment for Volvo 940/960, Mercedes-Benz 300SE/300SEL/350SDL/420SEL/560SEC/560SEL/300SDL, and BMW 530i
• Use with the exact caliper marking and suspension notes shown in the fitment data
• Carlson part number 7745 for catalog lookup and ordering

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 1994-1997 Volvo 960, rear, D391; D541
• Fits 1994-1995 Volvo 940, rear, D391; D541
• Fits 1991-1993 Volvo 940, rear, except Multi-Link Suspension; Caliper Marked 40; D541
• Fits 1992-1993 Volvo 960, rear, except Multi-Link Suspension; Caliper Marked 40; D541
• Fits 1988-1992 Mercedes-Benz 300SE, front, D145
• Fits 1988-1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL, front, D145
• Fits 1990-1991 Mercedes-Benz 350SDL, front, D145
• Fits 1986-1991 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL, front, D145
• Fits 1986-1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC, front, D148
• Fits 1986-1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL, front, D145
• Fits 1986-1987 Mercedes-Benz 300SDL, front, D145
• Fits 1975-1976 BMW 530i, front, D82

What It Helps Repair

• Brake drag caused by a worn or damaged caliper piston
• Uneven braking from piston wear or corrosion
• Hydraulic leakage at the caliper during brake service
• Poor caliper movement during pad and rotor maintenance
• Brake performance issues tied to the original piston dimensions

Installation Notes

Verify the caliper code, position, and suspension notes before installation. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application. Confirm the piston matches the listed Volvo 940 and 960 rear calipers, as well as the specified Mercedes-Benz and BMW front calipers, before assembly.

Quality Assurance

Carlson brake hydraulics parts are cataloged for application-specific service, and part number 7745 is listed for the exact fitments shown above.