Mazda 6 Disc Brake Caliper Kit in US

When a caliper on the Mazda 6 seizes, leaks, or drags, the damage does not stop at the caliper. A partially seized caliper on your 6 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 Mazda 6 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 Mazda 6 together.

What Is Included in the Mazda 6 Disc Brake Caliper Kit

The kit for your Mazda 6 includes the disc brake caliper at the correct left or right hand specification for the 6, either new OEM-spec or quality remanufactured to the Mazda 6 piston dimension and hydraulic pressure rating, brake pads in ceramic or semi-metallic formulation matched to the 6 caliper and rotor specification, caliper hardware with slide pins, pin boots, and anti-rattle clips for correct caliper float on the Mazda 6, brake lubricant for correct pin and shim installation on your 6, and copper washers or banjo bolt seals for the brake hose connection where required by the Mazda 6 application.

When a Caliper Kit Is the Correct Service Choice for the Mazda 6

A caliper kit is the right call for the Mazda 6 in three specific situations. After a seized or dragging caliper, because the pads and often the rotor on your 6 are already compromised. During a high-mileage 6 overhaul at 150,000 kilometres or more, because caliper piston seals and guide pin boots on the Mazda 6 are typically at or beyond their service life. After a brake fluid leak at the caliper, because fluid contamination of the 6 brake pad renders the friction material permanently ineffective on your Mazda 6.

New vs. Remanufactured Caliper for the Mazda 6

New OEM-specification calipers for the Mazda 6 are manufactured from fresh materials with no prior service history, the strongest choice for 6 vehicles in high-corrosion environments. Remanufactured calipers use original Mazda 6 housings rebuilt with new pistons, seals, and boots, performing identically to new units at a lower price point for most 6 replacement applications.

Signs the Caliper Kit on Your Mazda 6 Is Due

• Mazda 6 pulling to one side during braking, one caliper applying more force than the other
• One brake pad on your 6 worn significantly more than its pair on the same axle
• Brake drag on the Mazda 6 with a wheel that runs hot after normal driving
• Soft or sinking 6 brake pedal caused by a caliper piston seal leak
• Brake fluid visible around the Mazda 6 caliper piston boot
• Persistent metallic dragging noise from one 6 corner not explained by worn pads

Why GeoBrakes for the Mazda 6 Caliper Kit

Calipers for the Mazda 6 are the most position-specific brake component in the catalogue. Left and right calipers for the 6 are not interchangeable. Our vehicle selector confirms the correct caliper kit for the Mazda 6 exact year, axle position, and left or right side before purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions - Mazda 6 Disc Brake Caliper Kits

Should I replace both calipers on my Mazda 6 at the same time?

It is strongly recommended. If one caliper on the Mazda 6 has seized or leaked, the caliper on the opposite side has experienced the same conditions and age on your 6. Replacing both restores balanced, even braking and eliminates the risk of the second 6 caliper failing shortly after the first is replaced.

Do I need to bleed the brakes on my Mazda 6 after installing a caliper kit?

Yes. Opening the hydraulic circuit on the Mazda 6 to install the new caliper allows air to enter. After installation, the brake circuit on the 6 must be bled at the caliper bleeder screw to purge all air and restore a firm, consistent brake pedal on your Mazda 6.

What is the difference between a new and remanufactured caliper in the Mazda 6 kit?

A new caliper for the Mazda 6 has no prior service history and is the stronger choice for high-corrosion environments. A remanufactured caliper uses an original 6 housing rebuilt with new pistons, seals, and boots, performing identically to new at a lower price point for most Mazda 6 applications.