Raybestos FRC12042N Disc Brake Caliper - Rear Left or Rear Right

Raybestos FRC12042N Rear Caliper Overview

Raybestos FRC12042N is an Element3 friction-ready disc brake caliper for rear left and rear right applications on select Cadillac, Buick, Chevrolet, GMC, and Saturn vehicles. This new, semi-loaded caliper includes the bracket and uses an aluminum floating design with a single 48 mm piston for consistent rear brake service.

The Raybestos Element3 line focuses on application-specific brake components for repair work that calls for a direct-fit disc brake caliper replacement. For shoppers searching for a rear brake caliper for Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Traverse, or GMC Acadia applications, FRC12042N provides the correct configuration for the listed vehicles and positions.

Key Features

• Part number: FRC12042N
• Raybestos Element3 friction-ready caliper
• New, semi-loaded disc brake caliper with bracket
• Floating caliper design
• Aluminum casting material
• Single piston design with 1.890 in. / 48 mm piston diameter
• Bleeder screw thread: M10x1
• Plain surface finish
• Rear left and rear right fitment across listed applications

Detailed Description

Raybestos FRC12042N is built as a rear disc brake caliper for vehicles that use a floating caliper setup. The aluminum casting helps keep the assembly lightweight, while the 1-piston, 48 mm piston diameter matches the hydraulic requirements of the listed rear brake applications. Because this unit is semi-loaded and includes the bracket, it is suited for brake service where the caliper assembly and mounting hardware interface are being replaced together.

Compatible applications include rear left fitment on 2019 Cadillac XTS, 2014-2018 Cadillac XTS, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2009-2017 Chevrolet Traverse, 2017 GMC Acadia Limited, 2008-2016 Buick Enclave, 2007-2016 GMC Acadia, and 2007-2010 Saturn Outlook. It also fits the rear right position on 2013 Cadillac XTS commercial chassis applications, including limo and hearse configurations. This part cross-references Cardone Reman 18-B5059 and Centric Parts 141.66531 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Rear brake caliper leakage or sticking
• Uneven rear brake pad wear
• Brake drag at the rear wheel
• Corrosion or damage to the original caliper body
• Brake service on rear left or rear right positions listed above

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and brake position before ordering. This caliper uses a floating design with a 14.000 mounting hole size and 2.000 thread pitch at the bracket mounting points, so matching the original bracket and mounting interface is important during installation. Confirm bleeder screw thread M10x1 and piston size before final assembly, and follow proper brake bleeding procedures after installation.

Quality Assurance

Raybestos Element3 brake components are built for direct replacement service on the listed applications, with new manufacturing and application-specific fitment details for the rear brake system.