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Carlson 7821 Disc Brake Caliper Piston - Front or Rear
Reliable Disc Brake Caliper Piston for Select GM and Ford Vehicles
The Carlson Disc Brake Caliper Piston 7821 is engineered to restore braking performance on a range of vehicles including Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, and more. Designed for durability and precise fitment, this piston is a critical component in your brake hydraulic system.
- Compatible with multiple makes: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, Isuzu, Mercury, Oldsmobile, Saab
- Fits popular models such as Escalade, Silverado 1500, Tahoe, Mustang, and Trailblazer
- Part number 7821 ensures exact replacement for worn or damaged pistons
- Manufactured by Carlson, a trusted name in brake hydraulics
- Designed for use in disc brake caliper assemblies
About the Carlson Disc Brake Caliper Piston Product Line
The Carlson Disc Brake Caliper Piston line focuses on providing precise, OEM-quality replacement pistons for disc brake calipers. This product line supports reliable brake function by maintaining proper hydraulic pressure and piston movement within the caliper. The 7821 piston is part of this line, ensuring compatibility and performance for a variety of vehicle applications.
Product Details and Compatibility
This disc brake caliper piston is specifically designed to fit a wide range of vehicles including Buick models like the Rainier and Terraza, Cadillac Escalade and CTS, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Avalanche 2500, Ford Mustang and Taurus, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon, as well as Isuzu Bravada and Saab 9-7x. The part number 7821 corresponds to a direct replacement piston that meets the original equipment specifications for these vehicles, ensuring proper fit and function within the brake hydraulic system.
Common Applications and Issues Addressed
- Restores proper brake caliper piston movement to prevent sticking or binding
- Eliminates brake drag caused by worn or corroded pistons
- Helps resolve uneven brake pad wear due to piston malfunction
- Prevents brake fluid leaks from damaged or pitted pistons
- Supports consistent hydraulic pressure for reliable braking performance
Installation Notes and Tips
When installing the Carlson Disc Brake Caliper Piston 7821, ensure the caliper bore is clean and free of debris or corrosion. Use appropriate brake lubricant on the piston surface to facilitate smooth movement. Verify that the piston seals and dust boots are in good condition or replaced as needed. Proper bleeding of the brake system after installation is essential to remove air and restore hydraulic pressure.
Quality Assurance and Warranty
Carlson manufactures the Disc Brake Caliper Piston 7821 to meet stringent quality standards for brake hydraulics. While specific warranty details are not provided, Carlson products typically undergo rigorous testing to ensure durability and performance. Using this piston helps maintain the safety and reliability of your vehicle's braking system.
This part fits 111 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Body Type | Drive Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Cadillac | STS | Rear | Except Performance Brakes; Phenolic Piston; D922 | |||
| 2010 | Cadillac | STS | Rear | Except Performance Brakes; Phenolic Piston; D922 | |||
| 2009 | Cadillac | STS | Rear | Except Performance Brakes; Phenolic Piston; D922 | |||
| 2009 | Ford | Taurus | Front | Phenolic Piston; D1070 | |||
| 2009 | Ford | Taurus X | Front | Phenolic Piston; D1070 | |||
| 2009 | Mercury | Sable | Front | Phenolic Piston; D1070 | |||
| 2008 | Cadillac | STS | Rear | Except Performance Brakes; Phenolic Piston; D922 | |||
| 2008 | Cadillac | STS | Front | Except Performance Brakes; Phenolic Piston; D921 | |||
| 2008 | Ford | Taurus | Front | Phenolic Piston; D1070 | |||
| 2008 | Ford | Taurus X | Front | Phenolic Piston; D1070 | |||
| 2008 | Mercury | Sable | Front | Phenolic Piston; D1070 | |||
| 2007 | Cadillac | CTS | Rear | Except Performance Brakes; Phenolic Piston; D922 | |||
| 2007 | Cadillac | CTS | Front | Except Performance Brakes; Phenolic Piston; D921 | |||
| 2007 | Cadillac | CTS | Rear | Phenolic Piston; D922 | |||
| 2007 | Cadillac | CTS | Front | Phenolic Piston; D921 | |||
| 2007 | Cadillac | STS | Rear | Except Performance Brakes; Phenolic Piston; D922 | |||
| 2007 | Cadillac | STS | Front | Except Performance Brakes; Phenolic Piston; D921 | |||
| 2007 | Ford | Five Hundred | Front | Phenolic Piston; D1070 | |||
| 2007 | Ford | Freestyle | Front | Phenolic Piston; D1070 | |||
| 2007 | Mercury | Montego | Front | Phenolic Piston; D1070 | |||
| 2006 | Cadillac | CTS | Rear | Except Performance Brakes; Phenolic Piston; D922 | |||
| 2006 | Cadillac | CTS | Front | Except Performance Brakes; Phenolic Piston; D921 | |||
| 2006 | Cadillac | CTS | Rear | Phenolic Piston; D922 | |||
| 2006 | Cadillac | CTS | Front | Phenolic Piston; D921 | |||
| 2006 | Cadillac | STS | Rear | Except Performance Brakes; Phenolic Piston; D922 | |||
| 2006 | Cadillac | STS | Front | Except Performance Brakes; Phenolic Piston; D921 | |||
| 2006 | Ford | Five Hundred | Front | Phenolic Piston; D1070 | |||
| 2006 | Ford | Freestyle | Front | Phenolic Piston; D1070 | |||
| 2006 | Mercury | Montego | Front | Phenolic Piston; D1070 | |||
| 2005 | Buick | Rainier | Front | Phenolic Piston; D882 | |||
| 2005 | Cadillac | CTS | Rear | Phenolic Piston; D922 | |||
| 2005 | Cadillac | CTS | Front | Phenolic Piston; D921 | |||
| 2005 | Cadillac | STS | Rear | Except Performance Brakes; Phenolic Piston; D922 | |||
| 2005 | Cadillac | STS | Front | Except Performance Brakes; Phenolic Piston; D921 | |||
| 2005 | Chevrolet | SSR | Front | Phenolic Piston; D882 | |||
| 2005 | Chevrolet | Trailblazer | Front | Phenolic Piston; D882 | |||
| 2005 | Chevrolet | Trailblazer EXT | Front | Phenolic Piston; D882 | |||
| 2005 | Ford | Five Hundred | Front | Phenolic Piston; D1070 | |||
| 2005 | Ford | Freestyle | Front | Phenolic Piston; D1070 | |||
| 2005 | GMC | Envoy | Front | Phenolic Piston; D882 | |||
| 2005 | GMC | Envoy XL | Front | Phenolic Piston; D882 | |||
| 2005 | GMC | Envoy XUV | Front | Phenolic Piston; D882 | |||
| 2005 | Isuzu | Ascender | Front | Phenolic Piston; D882 | |||
| 2005 | Mercury | Montego | Front | Phenolic Piston; D1070 | |||
| 2005 | Saab | 9-7x | Front | Phenolic Piston; D882 | |||
| 2004 | Buick | Rainier | Front | Phenolic Piston; D882 | |||
| 2004 | Cadillac | CTS | Rear | Phenolic Piston; D922 | |||
| 2004 | Cadillac | CTS | Front | Phenolic Piston; D921 | |||
| 2004 | Chevrolet | Silverado 1500 | Rear | D975; Disc Brake Caliper Piston | |||
| 2004 | Chevrolet | SSR | Front | Phenolic Piston; D882 | |||
| 2004 | Chevrolet | Trailblazer | Front | Phenolic Piston; D882 | |||
| 2004 | Chevrolet | Trailblazer EXT | Front | Phenolic Piston; D882 | |||
| 2004 | Ford | Mustang | GT | Front | Phenolic Piston; D804 | ||
| 2004 | Ford | Mustang | GT Equipado | Front | Phenolic Piston; D804 | ||
| 2004 | Ford | Mustang | GT Base | Front | Phenolic Piston; D804 | ||
| 2004 | Ford | Mustang | Base | Front | Phenolic Piston; D804 | ||
| 2004 | GMC | Envoy | Front | Phenolic Piston; D882 | |||
| 2004 | GMC | Envoy XL | Front | Phenolic Piston; D882 | |||
| 2004 | GMC | Envoy XUV | Front | Phenolic Piston; D882 | |||
| 2004 | GMC | Sierra 1500 | Rear | D975; Disc Brake Caliper Piston | |||
| 2004 | Isuzu | Ascender | Front | Phenolic Piston; D882 | |||
| 2004 | Oldsmobile | Bravada | Front | Phenolic Piston; D882 | |||
| 2003 | Cadillac | CTS | Rear | Phenolic Piston; D922 | |||
| 2003 | Cadillac | CTS | Front | Phenolic Piston; D921 | |||
| 2003 | Chevrolet | Avalanche 2500 | Rear | Phenolic Piston; D834 | |||
| 2003 | Chevrolet | Silverado 1500 | Extended Cab Pickup | Rear | 4 Wheel Steering; 330mm Rotors; Phenolic Piston; D834 | ||
| 2003 | Chevrolet | Silverado 1500 HD | Rear | 4 Wheel Steering; 330mm Rotors; Phenolic Piston; D834 | |||
| 2003 | Chevrolet | SSR | Front | Phenolic Piston; D882 | |||
| 2003 | Chevrolet | Trailblazer | Front | Phenolic Piston; D882 | |||
| 2003 | Chevrolet | Trailblazer EXT | Front | Phenolic Piston; D882 | |||
| 2003 | Ford | Mustang | GT | Front | Phenolic Piston; D804 | ||
| 2003 | Ford | Mustang | Equipado | Front | Phenolic Piston; D804 | ||
| 2003 | Ford | Mustang | Base | Front | Phenolic Piston; D804 | ||
| 2003 | GMC | Envoy | Front | Phenolic Piston; D882 | |||
| 2003 | GMC | Envoy XL | Front | Phenolic Piston; D882 | |||
| 2003 | GMC | Sierra 1500 | Extended Cab Pickup | Rear | 4 Wheel Steering; 330mm Rotors; Phenolic Piston; D834 | ||
| 2003 | GMC | Sierra 1500 HD | Rear | 4 Wheel Steering; 330mm Rotors; Phenolic Piston; D834 | |||
| 2003 | Isuzu | Ascender | Front | Phenolic Piston; D882 | |||
| 2003 | Oldsmobile | Bravada | Front | Phenolic Piston; D882 | |||
| 2002 | Cadillac | Escalade | Rear | 4 Wheel Steering; Phenolic Piston; D834 | |||
| 2002 | Chevrolet | Avalanche 2500 | Rear | Phenolic Piston; D834 | |||
| 2002 | Chevrolet | Suburban 1500 | Rear | Dual Piston Calipers; Phenolic Piston; D834 | |||
| 2002 | Chevrolet | Tahoe | 4WD | Rear | Phenolic Piston; D975 | ||
| 2002 | Chevrolet | Trailblazer | Front | Phenolic Piston; D882 | |||
| 2002 | Chevrolet | Trailblazer EXT | Front | Phenolic Piston; D882 | |||
| 2002 | Ford | Mustang | Equipado | Front | Phenolic Piston; D804 | ||
| 2002 | Ford | Mustang | Base | Front | Phenolic Piston; D804 | ||
| 2002 | GMC | Envoy | Front | Phenolic Piston; D882 | |||
| 2002 | GMC | Envoy XL | Front | Phenolic Piston; D882 | |||
| 2002 | GMC | Yukon | 4WD | Rear | Phenolic Piston; D834 | ||
| 2002 | GMC | Yukon XL 1500 | Rear | Phenolic Piston; D834 | |||
| 2002 | Oldsmobile | Bravada | Front | Phenolic Piston; D882 | |||
| 2001 | Chevrolet | Suburban 1500 | Rear | Dual Piston Calipers; Phenolic Piston; D834 | |||
| 2001 | Chevrolet | Tahoe | RWD | Rear | Phenolic Piston; D834 | ||
| 2001 | Chevrolet | Tahoe | 4WD | Rear | Limited Slip Axle; Phenolic Piston; D834 | ||
| 2001 | Ford | Mustang | GT | Front | Phenolic Piston; D804 | ||
| 2001 | Ford | Mustang | GT Bullitt | Front | Phenolic Piston; D804 | ||
| 2001 | Ford | Mustang | Equipado | Front | Phenolic Piston; D804 | ||
| 2001 | Ford | Mustang | Base | Front | Phenolic Piston; D804 | ||
| 2001 | GMC | Yukon | Rear | Limited Slip Axle; Phenolic Piston; D834 | |||
| 2001 | GMC | Yukon XL 1500 | Rear | Phenolic Piston; D834 | |||
| 2000 | Chevrolet | Suburban 1500 | Rear | Dual Piston Calipers; Phenolic Piston; D834 | |||
| 2000 | Chevrolet | Tahoe | RWD | Rear | Phenolic Piston; D834 | ||
| 2000 | Chevrolet | Tahoe | 4WD | Rear | Limited Slip Axle; Phenolic Piston; D834 | ||
| 2000 | Ford | Mustang | GT | Front | Phenolic Piston; D804 | ||
| 2000 | Ford | Mustang | Equipado | Front | Phenolic Piston; D804 | ||
| 2000 | Ford | Mustang | Base | Front | Phenolic Piston; D804 | ||
| 2000 | GMC | Yukon | Rear | Limited Slip Axle; Phenolic Piston; D834 | |||
| 2000 | GMC | Yukon XL 1500 | Rear | Phenolic Piston; D834 | |||
| 1999 | Ford | Mustang | GT | Front | Phenolic Piston; D804 | ||
| 1999 | Ford | Mustang | Base | Front | Phenolic Piston; D804 |
* 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.