Description
The Ford B-Max Front Axle Brake Caliper Bracket – Right Side is an original part from the Brake Calipers and Brackets group, designed for the front braking system of the vehicle. This is a used part, sourced from dismantling, providing a solid foundation for restoring the correct caliper mounting geometry on the front right side. Its factory origin ensures a proper fit with the Ford B-Max braking system’s design.
Specifications and technical data
- SKU: 1858142
- Mark: Ford
- Condition: Used
- OEM Part Number: 1858142
- Substitutable numbers: 1858142, AY112B294BD, AY11-2B294-BD
- Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
- Part type: Brake Caliper
- Category: Calipers & Brackets
Purpose and Function in the Braking System
The presented bracket is a load-bearing element for the brake caliper, mounted on the front right side of the vehicle. It is responsible for the stable guidance of the caliper relative to the disc, maintaining the correct position of the brake pads, and ensuring even transfer of braking forces. A correctly selected and installed bracket minimizes the risk of uneven pad wear, vibrations, and noise during braking.
Original Origin and Compatibility
The bracket was designed by Ford specifically for the B-Max model, ensuring compatibility with factory mounting points and braking system operating parameters. The original design provides:
- a secure fit with the caliper carrier and caliper,
- proper interaction with the front axle suspension components,
- maintenance of factory braking characteristics on the driver’s or passenger’s side, depending on the market.
This makes the bracket a safe alternative to new aftermarket parts, especially for vehicles where maintaining the original technical specification is important.
Characteristics of a Used Part
As a used part, the brake caliper bracket has already undergone use in a vehicle, but it retains the functionality required for continued operation in the braking system. This type of component is particularly attractive for repairs where the following are important:
- maintaining reasonable service costs,
- preserving the original mounting geometry,
- the ability to match the existing caliper and brake disc.
The choice of a used part from dismantling is often practiced in professional workshops, especially for repairs of several-year-old vehicles, where an optimal price-to-durability ratio is a priority.
Installation and Operational Tips
When installing the bracket on the front right side, it is recommended to:
- thoroughly clean the contact surfaces with the steering knuckle and caliper,
- inspect the caliper pins and brake pad support points,
- use the correct tightening torques according to Ford service documentation.
A bracket prepared in this way allows for stable caliper operation, which translates to consistent and predictable braking in the daily operation of the Ford B-Max.
Braking System Expansion and Part Selection
If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the braking zone in your Ford and need other parts from the same group, such as caliper carriers, complete calipers, or additional brackets, check the available parts in the Ford Brake Calipers and Brackets category.
To better plan your repair and make informed choices about dismantled parts, it is worth familiarizing yourself with practical tips on selecting and operating such components – these are discussed in detail in the article Brake Calipers Under the Microscope: How to Effectively Reduce Braking System Repair Costs by Choosing Proven Recycled Parts, which helps assess the cost-effectiveness and safety of using used brake components.
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