Pontiac Pursuit Disc Brake Caliper Kit in US

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

What Is Included in the Pontiac Pursuit Disc Brake Caliper Kit

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

When a Caliper Kit Is the Correct Service Choice for the Pontiac Pursuit

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

New vs. Remanufactured Caliper for the Pontiac Pursuit

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

Signs the Caliper Kit on Your Pontiac Pursuit Is Due

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

Why GeoBrakes for the Pontiac Pursuit Caliper Kit

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

Frequently Asked Questions - Pontiac Pursuit Disc Brake Caliper Kits

Should I replace both calipers on my Pontiac Pursuit at the same time?

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

Do I need to bleed the brakes on my Pontiac Pursuit after installing a caliper kit?

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

What is the difference between a new and remanufactured caliper in the Pontiac Pursuit kit?

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