2017 INFINITI QX70 Brake Caliper
12 itemsBrake caliper with bracket options make repairs easier when rust, leaks, dragging, or uneven pad wear compromise stopping power. Find the right side and fit.
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【Note-2】 This item comes with a metal piston and does not include a mounting bracket.
【Note-2】 Please check the compatibility carefully before purchasing.
【Note-2】 Please check the model list carefully before purchasing.
【Note-2】 Please check the compatibility carefully before purchasing.
【Note-2】 Please check the compatibility carefully before purchasing.
【Note-2】 Please check the compatibility carefully before purchasing.
【Note-2】 Please see Compatibility description for fitment information.
【Note-2】 Please check the model list carefully before purchasing.
【Note-2】 Please check the model list carefully before purchasing.
Select the Correct Brake Caliper by Side and Position
A disc brake caliper uses hydraulic pressure to move its piston or pistons and clamp the pads against the rotor. For a brake caliper replacement, enter the full vehicle information and confirm front or rear, driver or passenger side, piston count, quantity, and bracket details. Braking parts that look alike may differ by trim, wheel or brake package, transmission, and production configuration.
Compare Caliper Assemblies, Brackets, and Pistons
Current A-Premium listings include single calipers, paired calipers, front-and-rear kits, and one-, two-, or four-piston configurations. Some products are a brake caliper with bracket, while others specifically exclude the bracket. Mounting bolts may be included or omitted independently, so verify each component on the product page.
Position names must match the vehicle
A Driver Side Brake Caliper and Passenger Side Brake Caliper are side-specific. A front brake caliper should not be substituted for a rear brake caliper, even if the casting looks similar. Compare the removed assembly, hose connection, bleeder location, mounting points, piston count, and the listing's exact position before ordering.
Investigate Dragging, Leaks, and Uneven Pad Wear
Fluid around a caliper, a soft or low pedal, pulling, excessive heat, dragging, noise, or uneven pad wear warrants prompt inspection. These conditions do not identify the caliper by themselves. A restricted hose, worn pads or rotors, air in the hydraulic system, wheel-bearing play, or suspension and alignment problems can contribute to similar complaints.
Clean the suspected area and confirm whether the substance is brake fluid rather than assembly grease. On some replacement calipers, assembly grease near the piston boot can resemble leaked fluid, so clean the area and recheck it before diagnosing a hydraulic leak. Inspect the piston boot, bleeder, hose connection, and caliper body, and test the hydraulic system according to vehicle service information.
Check Related Brake Parts and Fitment Notes
Inspect the brake pads and rotor friction surfaces for uneven wear, scoring, contamination, or heat damage. A dragging caliper can affect nearby parts, but replace each item according to measured condition and the service limits for that vehicle. Confirm that the new pads match the caliper and brake package.
Check the brake hydraulic hose for cracking, leakage, damaged fittings, twisting, or restriction. Then review the caliper listing for wheel size, submodel, brake option, transmission, piston material when stated, bracket inclusion, and mounting hardware. Product-page notes take priority over a broad year-and-model match. When more than one brake package is listed, compare the removed caliper, rotor arrangement, and vehicle option information before choosing.
Install and Verify the Brake System Safely
Use the vehicle manufacturer's procedure for lifting, hose handling, fastener tightening, brake fluid, bleeding, parking-brake service, and any electronic service mode. After installation, verify a firm pedal before moving the vehicle, inspect every opened connection for leakage, and confirm that the wheel turns and the brakes apply and release correctly. Do not drive with an active fluid leak, a brake warning, or a soft pedal; arrange professional inspection if the system cannot be verified.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is included with a brake caliper with bracket?
The caliper and mounting bracket are included when the listing says so, but bolts, clips, pads, hoses, and other hardware may not be. Check the exact product specifications.
Do brake calipers need to be replaced in pairs?
Not in every case. Replace parts based on diagnosis and condition, while comparing operation and wear on both sides of the axle. Pair replacement may be reasonable when both units show similar deterioration.
Can a front brake caliper fit the rear of the same car?
No, unless the manufacturer explicitly specifies that application. Front and rear calipers usually differ in mounting, piston design, hose routing, and parking-brake provisions.
Are mounting bolts included with every brake caliper assembly?
No. Current listings show both included and not-included hardware. Read the specifications and inspect the package contents before disassembly so missing reusable or replacement hardware can be addressed.
Is it safe to drive with a leaking or dragging brake caliper?
Driving is not recommended when braking is compromised. A leak, soft pedal, warning light, severe pull, or persistent drag can reduce control or stopping ability, so have the system inspected and repaired first.
