Chevrolet Malibu Disc Brake Caliper Kit in US

When a caliper on the Chevrolet Malibu seizes, leaks, or drags, the damage does not stop at the caliper. A partially seized caliper on your Malibu 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 Malibu 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 Malibu together.

What Is Included in the Chevrolet Malibu Disc Brake Caliper Kit

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

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

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

New vs. Remanufactured Caliper for the Chevrolet Malibu

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

Signs the Caliper Kit on Your Chevrolet Malibu Is Due

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

Why GeoBrakes for the Chevrolet Malibu Caliper Kit

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

Frequently Asked Questions - Chevrolet Malibu Disc Brake Caliper Kits

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

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

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

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

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

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