Carlson Quality Brake 16089 Caliper Review

I have mixed feelings about this product. I'm glad I can get it online and am happy with three of the four boots. I would have given 5 stars but one of the boots tore at the seam and is unusable. I had to reuse the best of my old boots to put them back together. It is clear that not every detail is checked and checked.

I installed these on my 2006 Mercury Milan (e.g. Ford Fusion) front brakes. The boots fit but not as well (they feel a bit loose) as the original boots and I'm concerned that they don't offer the same protection as the original boots. The bushings fit well but look worse and are poorly made than the OEM bushings. It also comes with 4 dust boots but only 2 caliper bolt bushings. That means you have to reuse two old sleeves. So if you're looking for a complete overhaul, this kit won't answer…

This trunk kit was mostly compatible with my 2011 Mazda 6 which uses Ford calipers. The boots fit well with tight closures at both ends. I bought a rubber bushing kit as one of my originals was destroyed when the caliper pin seized. The problem was that my front calipers take two bushings each, for a total of four. Only two are included. Also, Carlson sleeves are slightly shorter than factory sleeves. I've used one and it seems to work, albeit with some extra play. Be sure to use silicone brake