Pontiac Vibe Disc Brake Caliper Kit in US

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

What Is Included in the Pontiac Vibe Disc Brake Caliper Kit

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

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

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

New vs. Remanufactured Caliper for the Pontiac Vibe

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

Signs the Caliper Kit on Your Pontiac Vibe Is Due

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

Why GeoBrakes for the Pontiac Vibe Caliper Kit

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

Frequently Asked Questions - Pontiac Vibe Disc Brake Caliper Kits

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

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

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

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

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

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