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KBC-100160• Front• Disc Brake Caliper Kits
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GeoBrakes stocks disc brake caliper kits confirmed to fit the Saturn Ion, pairing a replacement caliper at the correct left or right hand specification for the Ion with matched brake pads, caliper hardware, and in many cases a new rotor, so the entire brake corner on your Saturn Ion is restored in a single service. Every kit is confirmed for the Saturn Ion 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.
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When a caliper on the Saturn Ion seizes, leaks, or drags, the damage does not stop at the caliper. A partially seized caliper on your Ion 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 Saturn Ion 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 Saturn Ion together.
The kit for your Saturn Ion includes the disc brake caliper at the correct left or right hand specification for the Ion, either new OEM-spec or quality remanufactured to the Saturn Ion piston dimension and hydraulic pressure rating, brake pads in ceramic or semi-metallic formulation matched to the Ion caliper and rotor specification, caliper hardware with slide pins, pin boots, and anti-rattle clips for correct caliper float on the Saturn Ion, brake lubricant for correct pin and shim installation on your Ion, and copper washers or banjo bolt seals for the brake hose connection where required by the Saturn Ion application.
A caliper kit is the right call for the Saturn Ion in three specific situations. After a seized or dragging caliper, because the pads and often the rotor on your Ion are already compromised. During a high-mileage Ion overhaul at 150,000 kilometres or more, because caliper piston seals and guide pin boots on the Saturn Ion are typically at or beyond their service life. After a brake fluid leak at the caliper, because fluid contamination of the Ion brake pad renders the friction material permanently ineffective on your Saturn Ion.
New OEM-specification calipers for the Saturn Ion are manufactured from fresh materials with no prior service history, the strongest choice for Ion vehicles in high-corrosion environments. Remanufactured calipers use original Saturn Ion housings rebuilt with new pistons, seals, and boots, performing identically to new units at a lower price point for most Ion replacement applications.
Calipers for the Saturn Ion are the most position-specific brake component in the catalogue. Left and right calipers for the Ion are not interchangeable. Our vehicle selector confirms the correct caliper kit for the Saturn Ion exact year, axle position, and left or right side before purchase.
Should I replace both calipers on my Saturn Ion at the same time?
It is strongly recommended. If one caliper on the Saturn Ion has seized or leaked, the caliper on the opposite side has experienced the same conditions and age on your Ion. Replacing both restores balanced, even braking and eliminates the risk of the second Ion caliper failing shortly after the first is replaced.
Do I need to bleed the brakes on my Saturn Ion after installing a caliper kit?
Yes. Opening the hydraulic circuit on the Saturn Ion to install the new caliper allows air to enter. After installation, the brake circuit on the Ion must be bled at the caliper bleeder screw to purge all air and restore a firm, consistent brake pedal on your Saturn Ion.
What is the difference between a new and remanufactured caliper in the Saturn Ion kit?
A new caliper for the Saturn Ion has no prior service history and is the stronger choice for high-corrosion environments. A remanufactured caliper uses an original Ion housing rebuilt with new pistons, seals, and boots, performing identically to new at a lower price point for most Saturn Ion applications.