Nugeon 97-17842A Disc Brake Caliper - Front Right

Front Right Reman Caliper for Ford and Mercury

Nugeon 97-17842A is a remanufactured disc brake caliper for front right applications on select Ford and Mercury vehicles. It is built with a cast iron body, grey rust-preventative finish, and a 2-inch steel piston for direct brake service replacement.

The Nugeon reman caliper line focuses on service-ready brake hydraulics with restored core components and application-specific fitment. Part number 97-17842A is listed for front right use on 1979-1983 Ford Fairmont, 1979-1982 Ford Mustang, 1980-1982 Ford Thunderbird, 1983 Ford LTD, 1983 Ford Mustang, 1979-1983 Mercury Capri, 1980-1982 Mercury Capri, 1980-1982 Mercury Cougar, 1979-1982 Mercury Zephyr, and 1983 Mercury Marquis applications.

• Remanufactured disc brake caliper for front right placement
• Cast iron housing with rust-preventative grey finish
• Steel piston with 2-inch outside diameter
• Bleeder screw included; inlet thread size M12-1.0 / 3/8-24
• Dust boots included for caliper sealing protection
• Brake pad installation hardware included where applicable

This caliper is built for brake service on vehicles that use the specified front right hydraulic setup. It is a practical replacement for worn, sticking, leaking, or unevenly operating calipers on Ford Mustang, Ford Fairmont, and Mercury Capri front brake systems, and it also matches select Thunderbird, Cougar, Zephyr, LTD, and Marquis applications. Part number 97-17842A is the reference to verify before ordering.

Common Brake Problems It Can Address

• Brake fluid leakage at the caliper body or bleeder area
• Uneven front brake pad wear on the right side
• Dragging or sticking front brake operation
• Reduced braking response from a worn piston or seal assembly
• Corrosion-related caliper service issues on older Ford and Mercury models

Installation Notes and Fitment Tips

Confirm front right placement, inlet thread size, and vehicle build date before installation. This part is listed for 1979-1983 Ford Fairmont, 1979-1982 Ford Mustang, 1980-1982 Ford Thunderbird, 1983 Ford LTD, 1983 Ford Mustang, 1979-1983 Mercury Capri, 1980-1982 Mercury Capri, 1980-1982 Mercury Cougar, 1979-1982 Mercury Zephyr, and 1983 Mercury Marquis applications. For 1983 Ford LTD, 1983 Ford Mustang, 1983 Mercury Capri, 1983 Mercury Marquis, and 1983 Mercury Zephyr, the fitment notes include specific cutoff dates; verify the vehicle’s production date and inlet configuration before installation. Bleed the brake system after installation and inspect all hydraulic connections for leaks.

Quality Assurance

Nugeon remanufactured brake calipers are serviced for brake-hydraulic replacement use with restored cast iron construction, new sealing components where applicable, and application-specific hardware details listed for the part. Part number 97-17842A is cataloged for direct replacement on the specified Ford and Mercury front right brake applications.