Chevrolet Suburban Disc Brake Caliper Kit in US

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

What Is Included in the Chevrolet Suburban Disc Brake Caliper Kit

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

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

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

New vs. Remanufactured Caliper for the Chevrolet Suburban

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

Signs the Caliper Kit on Your Chevrolet Suburban Is Due

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

Why GeoBrakes for the Chevrolet Suburban Caliper Kit

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

Frequently Asked Questions - Chevrolet Suburban Disc Brake Caliper Kits

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

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

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

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

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

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