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- DFC®GeoSpec® Slotted Disc Brake RotorGeoSpec® Slotted Disc Brake Rotor by DFC®. DFC is excited and proud to introduce our newest short line of premium corrosion-resistant brake rotors - DFC GeoSpec® Coated Brake Rotors. Specially coated with a patented paint to form a...$39.98 - $154.46$42.09 - $164.35Save up to 10%
- ACDelco®Gold™ Fleet/Police Plain Disc Brake RotorGold™ Fleet/Police Plain Disc Brake Rotor by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$76.07 - $125.00
- ACDelco®Gold™ Severe Duty Slotted Disc Brake RotorGold™ Severe Duty Slotted Disc Brake Rotor by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$45.28 - $249.20
- R1 Concepts®Slotted Brake RotorsSlotted Brake Rotors by R1 Concepts®. eLINE Series Brake Rotors provide high-quality stopping power at a low and affordable cost. With R1 state-of-the-art technology, you don't need to choose between performance and budget: it's all...Vehicle specific design which meets or exceeds OEM specifications for exact fitment and equal or improved performanceManufactured with high quality cast iron materials which guarantees appropriate weight, strength, and metallurgy$36.42 - $104.37$40.47 - $115.96Save 10%
- Centric®C-Tek™ Standard Slotted Brake RotorsC-Tek™ Standard Slotted Brake Rotors by Centric®. This rotor is professionally slotted to move gas, heat, and water away from its surface, while increased Chromium and Carbon content makes it more resistant to oxidation. Thanks to...Symmetric split core casting ensures increased strength and stabilitySlotted to move gas and water away from the surface of the rotors$43.29 - $105.58
- EBC®Stage 10 Super Sport Dimpled and Slotted Brake KitStage 10 Super Sport Dimpled and Slotted Brake Kit by EBC®. Includes: 3GD Dimpled and Slotted Rotors and Greenstuff 2000 brake pads. Replace your old, worn out brakes with better performing pads and rotors from EBC. The Stage 10 Sport...$154.55 - $1,209.45
- EBC®Stage 26 Slotted Brake KitStage 26 Slotted Brake Kit by EBC®. EBC Racing™'s fully-floating 2-piece brake discs combined with performance brake pads represent the ultimate braking upgrade for high powered vehicles driven fast on road or participating in the...$787.37 - $1,531.63
- Raybestos®Specialty™ Slotted Brake RotorSpecialty™ Slotted Brake Rotor by Raybestos®. Raybestos Specialty Rotors deliver everything serious drivers expect... improved pedal feel, lasting rust prevention and increased pad life. Towing and high performance vehicles experience...$49.58 - $253.11
- StopTech®Drilled and Slotted Street Brake KitDrilled and Slotted Street Brake Kit by StopTech®. StopTech Street Kits represent the most in performance value by providing significant brake performance improvements using direct-replacement (OEM) sized components.$308.03 - $1,035.87
- StopTech®Slotted Street Brake KitSlotted Street Brake Kit by StopTech®. StopTech Street Kits represent the most in performance value by providing significant brake performance improvements using direct-replacement (OEM) sized components.$256.91 - $983.91
- DuraGo®Electrophoretic Coated Brake RotorsElectrophoretic Coated Brake Rotors by DuraGo®. DuraGo® has engineered a new line of Electrophoretic Coated Brake Rotors that offer dynamic performance with the utmost in corrosion resistance. Their new Premium Brake Rotors have...Electrophoretic Coating Utilizes a form of electroplating to apply a rust-resistant coating directly to the rotor resulting in a highly corrosion-resistant finishCorrosion & chemical (brake cleaner) resistant finish$22.87 - $239.90
- ATL Autosports®Street Series Drilled and Slotted Brake RotorsStreet Series Drilled and Slotted Brake Rotors by ATL Autosports®. If you are searching for the best way to upgrade your vehicle’s braking system, then this top-notch product from ATL Autosports is the way to go. Made utilizing...Delivers outstanding stopping powerLowers heat buildup and sweep away brake dust$76.39 - $381.37$95.48 - $476.71Save 20%
- SP Performance®Cross Drilled Brake RotorsCross Drilled Brake Rotors by SP Performance®. Don't get the fades! Aggressive driving, stop and go traffic, and emergency stops can give you the fades. Brake fade that is. SP Performance Cross Drilled Rotors stop the fades by venting...$109.18 - $1,572.70$136.47 - $1,965.88Save 20%
- SP Performance®Premium Series Plain Brake RotorsPremium Series Plain Brake Rotors by SP Performance®. SP Performance Plain Brake Rotors provide great stopping power, while looking amazing. All SP Performance Brake rotors are machine balanced and disc ground and meet OEM...Best quality, performance, reliability and appearanceHassle free, bolt-on performance$64.58 - $862.30$80.72 - $1,077.88Save 20%
- SP Performance®Slotted Brake RotorsSlotted Brake Rotors by SP Performance®. Sold In Pairs. When you stomp on you brake pedal, can your brake rotors live up to the challenge? Aggressive driving, stop and go traffic or driving down a steep mountain road can cause extreme...$95.09 - $1,138.89$118.86 - $1,423.61Save 20%
- Wilwood®Drilled and Slotted Brake RotorsDrilled and Slotted Brake Rotors by Wilwood®. From street use to off-road applications, SRP rotors offer excellent performance in any conditions. They feature a specially engineered directional cross drill and face slot pattern that...$253.22 - $1,058.38
- DFC®EURO-KIT 5000 Drilled and Slotted Brake KitEURO-KIT 5000 Drilled and Slotted Brake Kit by DFC®. We've simplified the confusing process of finding the right parts by developing a brake kit program designed to fit your customer's needs. DFC complete brake kits take the guesswork...Intended to bring your vehicle back to its original gloryDesigned to replace your old or malfunctioning component$93.71 - $862.31$98.63 - $862.31Save up to 6%
- DFC®GEO-KIT 3000 Plain Brake KitGEO-KIT 3000 Plain Brake Kit by DFC®. DFC is excited and proud to introduce newest short line of premium corrosion-resistant brake rotors - DFC GeoSpec® Coated Brake Rotors. Specially coated with a patented paint to form a durable and...Engineered with premium G3000/G11H18 iron castings for strength, stability, and durabilityOriginal Equipment (OE) vane configuration to ensure proper and maximum heat dissipation$53.00 - $560.86$55.78 - $590.38Save up to 6%
- DFC®GEOMET Plain Brake Kit with 5000 Euro Ceramic Brake PadsGEOMET Plain Brake Kit with 5000 Euro Ceramic Brake Pads by DFC®. DFC is excited and proud to introduce our newest short line of premium corrosion-resistant brake rotors - DFC GeoSpec® Coated Brake Rotors. Specially coated with a...Engineered with premium G3000/G11H18 iron castings for strength, stability, and durabilityOriginal Equipment (OE) vane configuration to ensure proper and maximum heat dissipation$85.76 - $1,097.97$90.27 - $1,155.75Save up to 6%
- DFC®Plain Brake Kit with 3000 Series Ceramic Brake PadsPlain Brake Kit with 3000 Series Ceramic Brake Pads by DFC®. We've simplified the confusing process of finding the right parts by developing a brake kit program designed to fit your customer's needs. DFC complete brake kits take the...Intended to bring your vehicle back to its original gloryDesigned to replace your old or malfunctioning component$50.47 - $484.51
- DFC®Plain Brake Kit with Heavy Duty Brake PadsPlain Brake Kit with Heavy Duty Brake Pads by DFC®. We've simplified the confusing process of finding the right parts by developing a brake kit program designed to fit your customer's needs. DFC complete brake kits take the guesswork...Intended to bring your vehicle back to its original gloryDesigned to replace your old or malfunctioning component$83.40 - $769.49$87.78 - $809.98Save up to 6%
- TRQ®Ceramic Brake Pad & Rotor KitCeramic Brake Pad & Rotor Kit by TRQ®. TRQ brake kits are designed to restore your brake system to like-new performance. TRQ brake pads are positive molded, thermal scorched, chamfered, and utilize a multi-layer shim for enhanced...Intended to bring your vehicle back to its original gloryBudget-friendly alternative to the OEM part$59.80 - $502.03$62.95 - $522.95Save up to 11%
- TRQ®Ceramic Brake Pad & Rotor, Shoe & Drum KitCeramic Brake Pad & Rotor, Shoe & Drum Kit by TRQ®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Intended to bring your vehicle back to its original gloryBudget-friendly alternative to the OEM part$149.95 - $266.86
- TRQ®Disc Brake Kit with Ceramic Pads and Hub AssembliesDisc Brake Kit with Ceramic Pads and Hub Assemblies by TRQ®. This top-notch TRQ disc brake kit with ceramic pads and hub assemblies comes with everything you need to get stopping safely. It offers OEM-like quality, precise fit, and long...Intended to bring your vehicle back to its original gloryBudget-friendly alternative to the OEM part$125.91 - $486.34$133.95 - $524.95Save up to 11%
- TRQ®Disc Brake Kit with Ceramic Pads and Hub Assemblies and CV AxlesDisc Brake Kit with Ceramic Pads and Hub Assemblies and CV Axles by TRQ®. Get back to driving safely and braking quietly by replacing your old, worn-out or damaged brake parts with this top-grade brake kit from TRQ. The kit is made with...Intended to bring your vehicle back to its original gloryBudget-friendly alternative to the OEM part$351.49 - $382.67$377.95 - $415.95Save up to 8%
- TRQ®Disc Brake Kit with Ceramic Pads, Calipers and HosesDisc Brake Kit with Ceramic Pads, Calipers and Hoses by TRQ®. Made in strict compliance with industry standards for quality and reliability, TRQ disc brake kit with ceramic pads allows you to replace your worn-out or damaged original...Intended to bring your vehicle back to its original gloryBudget-friendly alternative to the OEM part$144.71 - $471.31$153.95 - $490.95Save up to 8%
- TRQ®Disc Brake Kit with Semi-Metallic Pads, Calipers and HosesDisc Brake Kit with Semi-Metallic Pads, Calipers and Hoses by TRQ®. Made in strict compliance with industry standards for quality and reliability, TRQ disc brake kit with ceramic pads allows you to replace your worn-out or damaged...Intended to bring your vehicle back to its original gloryBudget-friendly alternative to the OEM part$159.55 - $467.47$167.95 - $486.95Save up to 8%
- TRQ®Disc and Drum Brake Kit with Ceramic PadsDisc and Drum Brake Kit with Ceramic Pads by TRQ®. Built to let you master the road with confidence, this top-notch replacement TRQ disc and drum brake kit with ceramic pads is right what the doctor ordered to get the lost stopping...Intended to bring your vehicle back to its original gloryBudget-friendly alternative to the OEM part$142.99 - $329.17$148.95 - $353.95Save up to 10%
- TRQ®Performance Ceramic Brake Kit with Hub AssembliesPerformance Ceramic Brake Kit with Hub Assemblies by TRQ®. Make your beloved vehicle stop like newer before by upgrading to this TRQ performance ceramic brake kit with hub assemblies. Nothing can be compared to the quality, reliability,...Intended to bring your vehicle back to its original gloryBudget-friendly alternative to the OEM part$137.23 - $404.50$142.95 - $434.95Save up to 10%
- R1 Concepts®Brake Kit with Euro Ceramic PadsBrake Kit with Euro Ceramic Pads by R1 Concepts®. It is important to change your brake drums over time to get optimal braking performance. Brake drums will become smaller and smaller from wear and tear. Brake drums are not repairable,...Vehicle specific design which meets or exceeds OEM specifications for exact fitment and equal or improved performanceManufactured with high quality cast iron materials which guarantees appropriate weight, strength, and metallurgy$59.63 - $432.32$66.26 - $480.35Save 10%
Good brakes are a big part of what makes a car safer, alongside features like crumple zones and driver assistance tech. And as crucial safety components, brake parts deserve a fair amount of attention. To slow your vehicle and bring it to a halt, brake pads are pressed against the rotors, and in some cars, brake shoes are forced against the drums. The friction produced in the process helps stop the wheels from spinning. If it’s time to replace those typical wear items, or you need more powerful brakes, we’ve got you covered.
New Pads Can Make a Huge Difference
Every time you hit the brake pedal, a minuscule amount of pad friction material is shaved off. As the material becomes thinner, brake pads become less effective at creating friction and bringing your vehicle to a stop reliably. Don’t wait until severely worn friction lining puts you in danger. Replace those worn pads with a fresh set and you’ll feel your car stops like new again. We have a vast selection of replacement pads designed to restore original braking power.
If you are planning on improving your vehicle’s brakes, upgrading its pads alone can bring a noticeable increase in stopping power. Your choice depends on the application. There are different material formulations that help stop better in daily driving situations and on periodic track days, slow down a purpose-built race car on the track, or bring a heavily laden truck to a halt. Although there are variations, the compounds basically fall into three groups:
- Non-asbestos organic (NAO). Most OE pads are made from these compounds. They contain soft organic materials like carbon, fiberglass, aramid fibers, rubber, etc., which means these pads are rotor-friendly and produce low amounts of dust and noise. But they have a shorter service life than other types and aren’t generally good at handling extremely high temperatures.
- Semi-metallic. These formulations are designed for extreme use and high-temperature applications. They are great for sports cars, heavy towing, off-roading, work trucks, etc. A high metal content (up to 70 percent) improves their performance in high-temp conditions and improves fade resistance – they are good at getting rid of heat. On the flip side, semi-metallic pads are aggressive on the rotors and create more dust than other varieties.
- Ceramic. These compounds add ceramic and copper fibers to the organic material formulation. This increases heat resistance and longevity over organic linings while keeping the pads quiet and dust-free. Ceramic pads are an upgrade option for passenger cars, SUVs, and light-duty trucks that see street duty and don’t regularly encounter high brake temperature environments. More metal added to ceramic compounds, though, improves heat resistance.
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The Right Rotors for Your Application
In a disc brake system, rotors serve as the friction surface for the pads to press against when brakes are applied. Brake rotors get thinner with use and should be replaced before they wear beyond minimum thickness, which is engraved on the center of the rotor or its sides. Another issue is lateral runout and disc thickness variation (DTV), which can be the reason for car brakes shaking: “When the thicker section of the disc passes between the pads, the pads will move apart and the brake pedal will raise slightly; this is pedal pulsation.” A rotor with noticeable thickness variation is often called “warped,” but the culprit behind this is commonly a layer of pad material on the disc surface. Other causes for an uneven disc surface include a steering geometry problem and the incorrect installation of rotors or other components.
Along with OEM-grade brake pads and rotors, we carry a plethora of performance-oriented options for applications where temperatures tend to increase dramatically, whether it’s because of stop-and-go city traffic, spirited driving, hauling loads, towing, or going off-road. One of the ways to increase cooling is with upsized rotors that can handle bigger amounts of heat. The best choice is to get them in our big brake kits that include perfectly matched parts. Just make sure your wheels offer enough clearance for them. When it comes to friction surfaces, discs come in different designs:
- Plain rotors are installed on most cars from the factory. They are fine for most braking scenarios including many performance applications.
- Cross drilled rotors run cooler and the holes help vent out hot pad gasses. And they look amazing behind the spokes of alloy wheels, too! The combination of show and go makes them well-suited for stunning-looking high-performance cars meant to offer improved braking power for city & highway driving. But because of the risk of stress cracking, drilled discs aren’t rated for professional motorsports use.
- Slotted rotors are the preferred choice of serious track racers. They increase stopping power through better bite: the grooves help remove unwanted gas, dust, water, and debris that prevent effective pad-to-rotor contact, without the risk of cracking.
- Drilled and slotted rotors both improve heat transfer and expel gasses and water for better pad contact. Extreme track use is not recommended due to the holes and hence the risk of stress cracking, but heavier vehicles and those used for heavy hauling and towing, where brakes tend to heat up, may benefit from this design.
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Clamping Power
Brake calipers provide the mounts for the friction pads and feature internal pistons that force the pads against the rotor in response to the hydraulic pressure of brake fluid. There are two main types of calipers:
- Floating calipers are installed as original equipment on most cars. A floating caliper slides on pins and houses one piston, or sometimes two pistons located on one inward side of its body. What happens when the brake pedal is depressed? The piston moves outward and presses the inboard pad against the rotor, and at the same time, the caliper body slides inward and forces the outboard pad against the disc. This is a tried-and-true design that is relatively inexpensive to manufacture, which ensures reliable stopping in typical braking situations.
- Fixed calipers are mostly fitted to high-performance vehicles. The caliper housing remains stationary when brakes are engaged. Multiple pistons are located on both sides, which clamp the pads down onto the rotor with equal force applied to each side, with no hydraulic pressure wasted in the process. This provides an ample increase in braking force. It’s common for performance calipers to come with bigger pistons to distribute pressure over a greater area, with the size of pistons increasing front to back for the best contact with the disc. They are also often made from aluminum as opposed to cast iron stock units to keep unsprung mass down and improve heat dissipation.
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On the Fluid Side of Things
The heart of the hydraulic brake system is a master cylinder that is responsible for converting the mechanical force created when the driver steps on the pedal into hydraulic pressure. With time and use, its internal rubber seals break down and the piston bore wears out, causing a mushy or sinking pedal. Whether you need to replace a failing part, or you’re planning an upgrade job and are looking for an appropriate master cylinder for your setup, we have a wide selection of products that will provide the necessary hydraulic power while dressing up your engine bay.
When it comes to improving braking performance, it’s not only about making your vehicle stop faster, it’s also about ensuring a quick and consistent pedal response. Changing factory rubber brake hoses with stainless steel braided ones will provide a more effective transfer of pressure. Teflon hoses with steel braid do not expand under pressure and provide a firmer, more responsive feeling to the pedal. Additionally, they are abrasion- and corrosion-resistant.