MPA Electrical BC182832 Disc Brake Caliper - Front Left

Remanufactured Front Left Brake Caliper

MPA Electrical BC182832 is a remanufactured disc brake caliper for the front left position on select Hyundai and Kia vehicles. It is built with a cast iron caliper body, steel piston, and coated silver finish for OE-style service replacement.

Fits 2002-2006 Kia Optima, front left; 2002-2005 Kia Magentis, front left; 2003-2005 Hyundai Tiburon, front left; and select 2003-2005 Hyundai Sonata front left applications. BC182832 is also listed for the 2006 Kia Optima front left with 4-stud wheel fitment.

Key Features

• Remanufactured disc brake caliper for front left brake service
• Cast iron caliper casting with coated silver finish
• Floating caliper design with one steel piston
• Mounting bracket and caliper slides included
• 10.0 inlet thread diameter and 12.0 mounting hole diameter
• Brake pads not included
• Mounting bolts not included

Detailed Description

BC182832 is remanufactured at an IATF 16949 facility using a controlled inspection process that removes heavily pitted or severely corroded cores before rebuilding begins. During teardown and assembly, threads are cleaned and chased, rubber components are material tested, and reusable steel components are cleaned and inspected before final assembly. Cast iron calipers receive a corrosion-resistant zinc dichromate coating for OE-style appearance and rust protection. The result is a front left brake caliper built for direct replacement service on Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tiburon, Kia Optima, and Kia Magentis applications.

This part cross-references 581102C100 for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Brake drag caused by a sticking caliper piston
• Uneven front brake wear from caliper seizure or slide wear
• Brake fluid leakage at the caliper inlet or sealing surfaces
• Corrosion-related caliper binding on older Hyundai and Kia vehicles
• Poor brake pedal response from a worn or damaged front left caliper

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify front left fitment by year, model, and wheel configuration before installation.
• Inspect brake hoses, pads, rotors, and hardware for wear before reassembly.
• Bleed the brake system after installation to remove air from the hydraulic circuit.
• Confirm the inlet thread and mounting dimensions match the original caliper.
• Use new crush washers and proper torque procedures during installation.

Quality Assurance

MPA Electrical remanufactures this caliper through multiple quality-control checkpoints, including core inspection, machining, cleaning, final inspection, and thread verification. The process is intended to deliver consistent hydraulic performance and OE-style fitment for the listed Hyundai and Kia applications.