Alcon CAR49 "TA4" 4-Piston Front Brake Calipers (Pair)
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Alcon CAR49 "TA4" 4-Piston Front Brake Calipers (Pair) - 38.1/41.3mm Pistons - Universal
The Alcon CAR49 "TA4" is a forged aluminium 4-piston front caliper with staggered 38.1 / 41.3mm stainless steel pistons. It keeps high-temperature dust seals for road use, and a bolted pad retainer lets you change pads without removing the caliper. It is the caliper behind the CAR49 "TA4+" option in our Alcon big brake kits.
For the rear axle, see the CAR49 rear calipers. Browse all Alcon big brake kits.
Note: Sold as a pair. Needs brackets and rotors to suit your car. Installation by a professional is recommended.
Features
- Forged aluminium 4-piston body
- Staggered stainless steel pistons: 38.1 / 41.3mm
- High-temperature dust seals for road use
- Bolted pad retainer for quick pad changes
Need help choosing the right setup? Contact our team at sales@chicaneaustralia.com.au.
Contents
- 2 x Alcon CAR49 "TA4" 4-piston calipers
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Pad Shape
Alcon Caliper Comparison Guide
Dive into the technical specifications. Compare piston sizing, rotor compatibility, and architectural data across Alcon's purpose-built street, dual-use, and dedicated motorsport calipers.
| Overview |
![]() CAR97 "MONO6" Full Specs |
![]() CAR70 "RC6" Full Specs |
![]() CAR99 Full Specs |
![]() CAR89 "TA6+" Full Specs |
![]() CAR89 Motorsport Full Specs |
![]() CAR89 "Billet" Full Specs |
![]() CR6420 Full Specs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Performance Street | Performance Street | Premium Street | Street / Track | Dedicated Track | GT / Touring Car | GT / Touring Car |
| Construction | Monobloc Cast | 2-Piece Forged | Monobloc Billet | Forged Aero | Billet Aero | Monobloc (1-Piece) | Billet Aero |
| Piston Sizing | 30.2 / 34.9 / 38.1mm | 27.1 / 31.8 / 38.1mm | 27.1 / 31.8 / 38.1mm | 27.1 / 31.8 / 38.1mm | 30.2 / 34.9 / 38.1mm | 27.1 / 31.8 / 38.1mm | 27.0 / 31.8 / 38.1mm |
| Overview |
![]() CAR69 "RC4" Full Specs |
![]() CAR23 Full Specs |
![]() CRB343 Full Specs |
![]() CRB332 Full Specs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Performance Street | Dedicated Track | Dedicated Track | Dedicated Track |
| Construction | 2-Piece Forged | Billet Monobloc | Radial Mount | Radial Mount |
| Piston Sizing | 38.1 / 41.3mm | 38.1 / 41.3mm | 38.1 / 41.3mm | 38.1 / 41.3mm |
| Overview |
![]() CAR98 "MONO4" Full Specs |
![]() CAR69 "RC4" Full Specs |
![]() CAR49 "TA4+" Full Specs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Performance Street | Performance Street | Street / Track |
| Construction | Monobloc Cast | 2-Piece Forged | Forged Aero |
| Piston Sizing | 31.8 / 31.8mm | 31.8 / 31.8mm | 31.8 / 31.8mm |
| Overview |
![]() CRR300 Full Specs |
![]() CRR280 Full Specs |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Dedicated Track | Dedicated Track |
| Construction | Radial Monobloc | Radial Mount |
| Piston Sizing | 28.6 or 34.9mm | 2-Piston |
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