These are a remanufactured pair of front calipers with brackets, finished in a high-temperature red powder coat, made for owners of the 1997-1999 Acura CL who want a sportier look behind aftermarket wheels. The manufacturer says the calipers and brackets are remanufactured at its Chicago, Illinois facility and bolt in place of the stock units with no modifications.
Where this pair earns its price is the rebuild. According to the manufacturer, each caliper gets new premium boots and seals, high-temperature silicone lubricant on the slide pins, and a pressure test before shipping. The powder coating is easy to clean and resists rust and corrosion, which helps the calipers hold their finish better than bare stock units in wet or salted conditions. Published fitment details vary by trim and year, so confirm your exact CL submodel with the manufacturer before ordering. For a home mechanic with a service manual, this is a manageable bolt-on job, and the manufacturer's guidance on lubrication, bleeding, and hose handling makes the install more predictable. Keywords: 1997-1999 Acura CL front red calipers, 97-99 CL brake caliper upgrade, Acura CL powder coated calipers with brackets, bolt-on CL brake refresh.
No. The manufacturer describes this pair as calipers and brackets with new seals, dust boots, guide pins, bleeder screws, and pad attachment hardware. Pads and rotors must be purchased separately.
Yes. The manufacturer recommends bleeding the brake lines according to the vehicle's service manual after installing new calipers. Bleeding before installation also helps flush debris from the caliper orifices, which supports proper function.
Owners on user forums report that the 1997 CL uses a hub-over-rotor design that requires separating the hub when changing rotors, while the 1998 and 1999 models do not require this step.
This is a moderate job for a home mechanic with a service manual, a torque wrench, a flare nut wrench for the brake line, a C-clamp for pushing back the piston, brake parts cleaner, a brass wire brush, and high-temperature grease. The manufacturer advises cleaning the original brackets thoroughly, lubricating the guide pins, and applying high-temp grease where the pad backing plates contact the abutment clips. Check whether your application calls for a new hose-to-caliper crush washer, and make sure the hose is not twisted when the caliper is installed. Position the bleeder screw at the top so trapped air can escape, torque the caliper bolts to the manufacturer's specification, and bleed the system in the order the service manual lists. Keep the reservoir at the max line without overfilling it.
