Dodge Caliber Disc Brake Caliper Kit in US

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

What Is Included in the Dodge Caliber Disc Brake Caliper Kit

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

When a Caliper Kit Is the Correct Service Choice for the Dodge Caliber

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

New vs. Remanufactured Caliper for the Dodge Caliber

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

Signs the Caliper Kit on Your Dodge Caliber Is Due

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

Why GeoBrakes for the Dodge Caliber Caliper Kit

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

Frequently Asked Questions - Dodge Caliber Disc Brake Caliper Kits

Should I replace both calipers on my Dodge Caliber at the same time?

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

Do I need to bleed the brakes on my Dodge Caliber after installing a caliper kit?

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

What is the difference between a new and remanufactured caliper in the Dodge Caliber kit?

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