Chevrolet Equinox Disc Brake Caliper Kit in US

When a caliper on the Chevrolet Equinox seizes, leaks, or drags, the damage does not stop at the caliper. A partially seized caliper on your Equinox keeps the brake pad in continuous contact with the rotor, wearing the pad unevenly and scoring the rotor surface. By the time the caliper on the Chevrolet Equinox is identified as the fault, the pads are typically worn asymmetrically and the rotor is damaged. A caliper kit from GeoBrakes addresses every compromised component on your Chevrolet Equinox together.

What Is Included in the Chevrolet Equinox Disc Brake Caliper Kit

The kit for your Chevrolet Equinox includes the disc brake caliper at the correct left or right hand specification for the Equinox, either new OEM-spec or quality remanufactured to the Chevrolet Equinox piston dimension and hydraulic pressure rating, brake pads in ceramic or semi-metallic formulation matched to the Equinox caliper and rotor specification, caliper hardware with slide pins, pin boots, and anti-rattle clips for correct caliper float on the Chevrolet Equinox, brake lubricant for correct pin and shim installation on your Equinox, and copper washers or banjo bolt seals for the brake hose connection where required by the Chevrolet Equinox application.

When a Caliper Kit Is the Correct Service Choice for the Chevrolet Equinox

A caliper kit is the right call for the Chevrolet Equinox in three specific situations. After a seized or dragging caliper, because the pads and often the rotor on your Equinox are already compromised. During a high-mileage Equinox overhaul at 150,000 kilometres or more, because caliper piston seals and guide pin boots on the Chevrolet Equinox are typically at or beyond their service life. After a brake fluid leak at the caliper, because fluid contamination of the Equinox brake pad renders the friction material permanently ineffective on your Chevrolet Equinox.

New vs. Remanufactured Caliper for the Chevrolet Equinox

New OEM-specification calipers for the Chevrolet Equinox are manufactured from fresh materials with no prior service history, the strongest choice for Equinox vehicles in high-corrosion environments. Remanufactured calipers use original Chevrolet Equinox housings rebuilt with new pistons, seals, and boots, performing identically to new units at a lower price point for most Equinox replacement applications.

Signs the Caliper Kit on Your Chevrolet Equinox Is Due

• Chevrolet Equinox pulling to one side during braking, one caliper applying more force than the other
• One brake pad on your Equinox worn significantly more than its pair on the same axle
• Brake drag on the Chevrolet Equinox with a wheel that runs hot after normal driving
• Soft or sinking Equinox brake pedal caused by a caliper piston seal leak
• Brake fluid visible around the Chevrolet Equinox caliper piston boot
• Persistent metallic dragging noise from one Equinox corner not explained by worn pads

Why GeoBrakes for the Chevrolet Equinox Caliper Kit

Calipers for the Chevrolet Equinox are the most position-specific brake component in the catalogue. Left and right calipers for the Equinox are not interchangeable. Our vehicle selector confirms the correct caliper kit for the Chevrolet Equinox exact year, axle position, and left or right side before purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions - Chevrolet Equinox Disc Brake Caliper Kits

Should I replace both calipers on my Chevrolet Equinox at the same time?

It is strongly recommended. If one caliper on the Chevrolet Equinox has seized or leaked, the caliper on the opposite side has experienced the same conditions and age on your Equinox. Replacing both restores balanced, even braking and eliminates the risk of the second Equinox caliper failing shortly after the first is replaced.

Do I need to bleed the brakes on my Chevrolet Equinox after installing a caliper kit?

Yes. Opening the hydraulic circuit on the Chevrolet Equinox to install the new caliper allows air to enter. After installation, the brake circuit on the Equinox must be bled at the caliper bleeder screw to purge all air and restore a firm, consistent brake pedal on your Chevrolet Equinox.

What is the difference between a new and remanufactured caliper in the Chevrolet Equinox kit?

A new caliper for the Chevrolet Equinox has no prior service history and is the stronger choice for high-corrosion environments. A remanufactured caliper uses an original Equinox housing rebuilt with new pistons, seals, and boots, performing identically to new at a lower price point for most Chevrolet Equinox applications.