GeoBrakes stocks disc brake caliper kits confirmed to fit the Pontiac Firebird, pairing a replacement caliper at the correct left or right hand specification for the Firebird with matched brake pads, caliper hardware, and in many cases a new rotor, so the entire brake corner on your Pontiac Firebird is restored in a single service. Every kit is confirmed for the Pontiac Firebird exact year, make, model, axle, and side, ships with a 100% fitment guarantee and full manufacturer warranty, and qualifies for free delivery on orders over $99.
When a caliper on the Pontiac Firebird seizes, leaks, or drags, the damage does not stop at the caliper. A partially seized caliper on your Firebird 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 Pontiac Firebird 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 Pontiac Firebird together.
The kit for your Pontiac Firebird includes the disc brake caliper at the correct left or right hand specification for the Firebird, either new OEM-spec or quality remanufactured to the Pontiac Firebird piston dimension and hydraulic pressure rating, brake pads in ceramic or semi-metallic formulation matched to the Firebird caliper and rotor specification, caliper hardware with slide pins, pin boots, and anti-rattle clips for correct caliper float on the Pontiac Firebird, brake lubricant for correct pin and shim installation on your Firebird, and copper washers or banjo bolt seals for the brake hose connection where required by the Pontiac Firebird application.
A caliper kit is the right call for the Pontiac Firebird in three specific situations. After a seized or dragging caliper, because the pads and often the rotor on your Firebird are already compromised. During a high-mileage Firebird overhaul at 150,000 kilometres or more, because caliper piston seals and guide pin boots on the Pontiac Firebird are typically at or beyond their service life. After a brake fluid leak at the caliper, because fluid contamination of the Firebird brake pad renders the friction material permanently ineffective on your Pontiac Firebird.
New OEM-specification calipers for the Pontiac Firebird are manufactured from fresh materials with no prior service history, the strongest choice for Firebird vehicles in high-corrosion environments. Remanufactured calipers use original Pontiac Firebird housings rebuilt with new pistons, seals, and boots, performing identically to new units at a lower price point for most Firebird replacement applications.
Calipers for the Pontiac Firebird are the most position-specific brake component in the catalogue. Left and right calipers for the Firebird are not interchangeable. Our vehicle selector confirms the correct caliper kit for the Pontiac Firebird exact year, axle position, and left or right side before purchase.
Should I replace both calipers on my Pontiac Firebird at the same time?
It is strongly recommended. If one caliper on the Pontiac Firebird has seized or leaked, the caliper on the opposite side has experienced the same conditions and age on your Firebird. Replacing both restores balanced, even braking and eliminates the risk of the second Firebird caliper failing shortly after the first is replaced.
Do I need to bleed the brakes on my Pontiac Firebird after installing a caliper kit?
Yes. Opening the hydraulic circuit on the Pontiac Firebird to install the new caliper allows air to enter. After installation, the brake circuit on the Firebird must be bled at the caliper bleeder screw to purge all air and restore a firm, consistent brake pedal on your Pontiac Firebird.
What is the difference between a new and remanufactured caliper in the Pontiac Firebird kit?
A new caliper for the Pontiac Firebird has no prior service history and is the stronger choice for high-corrosion environments. A remanufactured caliper uses an original Firebird housing rebuilt with new pistons, seals, and boots, performing identically to new at a lower price point for most Pontiac Firebird applications.