Ford Mondeo Mk5 Front Axle Brake Caliper Housing Right O/S DG9C-2B134-C

Ford Mondeo Mk5 Front Axle Brake Caliper Housing Right O/S is an original Ford braking system component, designed for installation on the right side of the front axle. It is a used, fully functional base for caliper rebuilding, allowing for the precise restoration of factory mounting geometry and brake operation in the Mondeo Mk5.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 5181341
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 5181341
• Substitutable numbers: 5181341, DG9C2B134C, DG9C-2B134-C, DG9C2B294AB, DG9C-2B294-AB
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Part type: Brake Caliper & Bracket
• Category: Calipers & Brackets

Purpose and vehicle positioning

The presented housing belongs to the Brake Calipers and Brackets group and is designed for operation on the front axle on the right side. This positioning is crucial for the correct guidance of the brake pad relative to the disc, stability during braking, and maintaining the proper balance of braking forces between the left and right sides.

Selecting the correct installation side is particularly important in modern designs, such as the Ford Mondeo Mk5, where the mounting geometry, bleeder screw position, and brake line routing are strictly defined by the manufacturer.

Technical characteristics and compatibility

The caliper housing has been developed as an OEM Ford component, which means it maintains factory strength and dimensional parameters. The body design ensures:

• stable guidance of brake pads in the bracket,
• proper positioning of the piston relative to the disc,
• secure mounting to the front axle steering knuckle.

Thanks to the assigned part numbers and interchangeable numbers, the housing is clearly identifiable in Ford catalogs, which facilitates matching it to a specific version of the Mondeo Mk5 and minimizes the risk of installing an incorrect component.

Use in service and repairs

The front axle right-side brake caliper housing is particularly useful in situations where:

• the original caliper body has suffered mechanical damage (cracks, deformation, stripped threads),
• it is necessary to replace only the housing while retaining the other caliper components,
• a brake system repair is being carried out using original dismantled components.

When combined with properly selected pistons, seals, guide pins, and brake pads, such a body allows for the restoration of a functional, evenly operating front axle caliper.

Benefits of using an original Ford housing

Using an original caliper housing in a Ford Mondeo Mk5 provides a number of practical service benefits:

• Factory fitment – maintaining original mounting points and operating geometry relative to the brake disc.
• Consistency with other system components – compatibility with factory Ford brackets, lines, and brake hardware.
• Possibility of economical repair – replacing only the housing instead of the complete caliper allows for cost reduction while maintaining a high-quality braking system.

For workshops and users who value original Ford solutions, such an element provides a solid base for professional front axle caliper regeneration.

Safe selection of used braking system components

When choosing a used caliper housing, it is worth paying attention to the compliance with the OEM number, interchangeable numbers, and vehicle positioning. Detailed tips on verifying the condition, identification, and safe selection of used calipers, discs, and ABS components can be found in the article: Second-hand braking system: how to safely select discs, calipers, and ABS?.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the braking zone in your Ford and need other components from the same group, such as brackets, caliper bodies, or mounting holders, check the available parts in the Ford Brake Calipers and Brackets category.