Nugeon 97P17812B Disc Brake Caliper - Front Left

Front Left Disc Brake Caliper for Ford Trucks and Vans

Nugeon TechShield 360 (tm) part number 97P17812B is a remanufactured front left disc brake caliper for select Ford E-Series, Bronco, and F-Series applications. It features a cast iron body, a grey rust preventative finish, and a phenolic piston for dependable brake hydraulic performance.

Key Features

• Remanufactured disc brake caliper for the front left position
• Cast iron construction with grey rust preventative finish
• Phenolic piston with 3 in. (73 mm) outside diameter
• Bleeder screw included; bleeder screw thread size 3/8-24
• Dust boots included
• Banjo bolt inlet fitting with 3/8-24 inlet thread size
• Hardware included for brake pad installation where applicable
• Nugeon TechShield 360 (tm) product line for brake hydraulic replacement parts

Detailed Description

This Nugeon 97P17812B disc brake caliper is built for front left Ford brake service on 1973-1983 Ford E-100 Econoline, 1975-1983 Ford E-100 Econoline Club Wagon, 1975-1983 Ford E-150 Econoline, 1975-1983 Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon, 1976-1979 Ford Bronco, 1973-1979 Ford F-100, 1975-1979 Ford F-150, and 1973-1979 Ford F-250 applications. The TechShield 360 (tm) line focuses on brake hydraulic replacement components with corrosion-resistant finishing and application-specific hardware details.

Part number 97P17812B uses a single phenolic piston and includes a bleeder screw for serviceability. The banjo bolt inlet and 3/8-24 thread sizing support direct brake line connection on the listed front left applications. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Common Brake Issues This Caliper Addresses

• Uneven braking at the front left wheel
• Brake fluid leakage at the caliper body or bleeder area
• Sticking or seized caliper piston operation
• Corrosion on an original front brake caliper
• Poor brake pedal response caused by hydraulic caliper wear

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify front left fitment against the vehicle listing before installation. Confirm banjo bolt and 3/8-24 thread compatibility, and inspect brake hoses, pads, and rotor condition during caliper replacement. Bleed the brake system after installation to remove air from the hydraulic circuit. Use the included hardware only where applicable to the specific brake setup.

Quality Assurance

Nugeon TechShield 360 (tm) remanufactured calipers are prepared for brake hydraulic replacement with attention to fitment, corrosion protection, and service-ready components. Part number 97P17812B is built for the listed Ford front left applications and supplied with the specified caliper features.