Nugeon 97-17842B Disc Brake Caliper - Front Left

Front Left Reman Caliper for Ford and Mercury

Nugeon 97-17842B is a remanufactured disc brake caliper for the front left position 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 hydraulic service.

The Nugeon reman caliper line focuses on replacement brake hydraulics for older applications that require accurate fitment and dependable hardware details. This part number, 97-17842B, is listed for 1979-1983 Ford Fairmont, 1979-1982 Ford Mustang, 1980-1982 Ford Thunderbird, 1983 Ford LTD, and select Mercury Capri, Cougar, Marquis, and Zephyr front left applications.

Key Features

• Remanufactured disc brake caliper for front left installation
• Cast iron housing with rust-preventative grey finish
• Single steel piston, 2 in. (60 mm) outside diameter
• Bleeder screw included; 3/8-24 x 1 thread size
• Inlet port thread size: M12-1.0 and 3/8-24
• Dust boots included for caliper sealing protection
• Brake pad installation hardware and banjo bolt with copper crush washers included where applicable
• Nugeon part number 97-17842B for brake hydraulic replacement

Detailed Description

Use 97-17842B when replacing a worn or leaking front left disc brake caliper on select Ford Mustang, Ford Fairmont, and Mercury Capri applications. The remanufactured design restores hydraulic function with a steel piston, integrated bleeder screw, and dust boots, while the cast iron body provides the structural base needed for brake service. This caliper is listed with no bracket, no pads, and no caliper slides, so it is intended as a direct hydraulic replacement for the specified vehicles and positions.

Compatible vehicle coverage includes Fits 1979-1983 Ford Fairmont, front left; Fits 1979-1982 Ford Mustang, front left; Fits 1980-1982 Ford Thunderbird, front left; Fits 1983 Ford LTD, front left; Fits 1979-1983 Mercury Capri, front left; Fits 1980-1982 Mercury Cougar, front left; Fits 1983 Mercury Marquis, front left; and Fits 1979-1982 Mercury Zephyr, front left. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Common Repair Uses

• Restoring front brake hydraulic pressure on a leaking caliper
• Replacing a seized or sticking front left caliper on a Ford Mustang or Mercury Capri
• Correcting uneven brake pad wear caused by piston or seal wear
• Addressing brake fluid seepage around the bleeder or piston area
• Replacing a corroded caliper body on older Ford and Mercury platforms

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the inlet thread size and bleeder screw configuration before installation, especially on 1980-1983 Mercury Capri and related applications that note M12x1.0 inlet compatibility. Confirm rotor condition, pad thickness, and hose routing during service, and bleed the brake system thoroughly after installation. Because this caliper is front left specific, match the vehicle position exactly to the fitment listing.

Quality Assurance

Nugeon remanufactured brake calipers are built for brake hydraulic replacement service with attention to fitment-specific details such as piston size, thread specification, and finish. Part number 97-17842B is cataloged for the listed Ford and Mercury front left applications.