Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Disc Brake Caliper Kit in US

When a caliper on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 seizes, leaks, or drags, the damage does not stop at the caliper. A partially seized caliper on your Silverado 1500 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 Silverado 1500 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 Silverado 1500 together.

What Is Included in the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Disc Brake Caliper Kit

The kit for your Chevrolet Silverado 1500 includes the disc brake caliper at the correct left or right hand specification for the Silverado 1500, either new OEM-spec or quality remanufactured to the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 piston dimension and hydraulic pressure rating, brake pads in ceramic or semi-metallic formulation matched to the Silverado 1500 caliper and rotor specification, caliper hardware with slide pins, pin boots, and anti-rattle clips for correct caliper float on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, brake lubricant for correct pin and shim installation on your Silverado 1500, and copper washers or banjo bolt seals for the brake hose connection where required by the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 application.

When a Caliper Kit Is the Correct Service Choice for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500

A caliper kit is the right call for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in three specific situations. After a seized or dragging caliper, because the pads and often the rotor on your Silverado 1500 are already compromised. During a high-mileage Silverado 1500 overhaul at 150,000 kilometres or more, because caliper piston seals and guide pin boots on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 are typically at or beyond their service life. After a brake fluid leak at the caliper, because fluid contamination of the Silverado 1500 brake pad renders the friction material permanently ineffective on your Chevrolet Silverado 1500.

New vs. Remanufactured Caliper for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500

New OEM-specification calipers for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 are manufactured from fresh materials with no prior service history, the strongest choice for Silverado 1500 vehicles in high-corrosion environments. Remanufactured calipers use original Chevrolet Silverado 1500 housings rebuilt with new pistons, seals, and boots, performing identically to new units at a lower price point for most Silverado 1500 replacement applications.

Signs the Caliper Kit on Your Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Is Due

• Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pulling to one side during braking, one caliper applying more force than the other
• One brake pad on your Silverado 1500 worn significantly more than its pair on the same axle
• Brake drag on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with a wheel that runs hot after normal driving
• Soft or sinking Silverado 1500 brake pedal caused by a caliper piston seal leak
• Brake fluid visible around the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 caliper piston boot
• Persistent metallic dragging noise from one Silverado 1500 corner not explained by worn pads

Why GeoBrakes for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Caliper Kit

Calipers for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 are the most position-specific brake component in the catalogue. Left and right calipers for the Silverado 1500 are not interchangeable. Our vehicle selector confirms the correct caliper kit for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 exact year, axle position, and left or right side before purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions - Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Disc Brake Caliper Kits

Should I replace both calipers on my Chevrolet Silverado 1500 at the same time?

It is strongly recommended. If one caliper on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has seized or leaked, the caliper on the opposite side has experienced the same conditions and age on your Silverado 1500. Replacing both restores balanced, even braking and eliminates the risk of the second Silverado 1500 caliper failing shortly after the first is replaced.

Do I need to bleed the brakes on my Chevrolet Silverado 1500 after installing a caliper kit?

Yes. Opening the hydraulic circuit on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 to install the new caliper allows air to enter. After installation, the brake circuit on the Silverado 1500 must be bled at the caliper bleeder screw to purge all air and restore a firm, consistent brake pedal on your Chevrolet Silverado 1500.

What is the difference between a new and remanufactured caliper in the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 kit?

A new caliper for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has no prior service history and is the stronger choice for high-corrosion environments. A remanufactured caliper uses an original Silverado 1500 housing rebuilt with new pistons, seals, and boots, performing identically to new at a lower price point for most Chevrolet Silverado 1500 applications.