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- EBC®RK Series Premium 2-Piece Brake RotorsRK Series Premium 2-Piece Brake Rotors by EBC®. This replacement Rotor Kit is sized and shaped to OE factory dimensions with the strictest quality controls and machined to be within extremely tight tolerances of less than 0.05...$430.48 - $686.13
- EBC®Stage 14 Light Truck and SUV Plain Brake KitStage 14 Light Truck and SUV Plain Brake Kit by EBC®. Includes: RK Series rotors and Greenstuff 6000 brake pads. Replace your old, worn out brakes with better performing pads and rotors from EBC. The Stage 14 Sport Brake Kit is designed...$149.44 - $798.74
- EBC®Stage 25 Slotted Brake KitStage 25 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
- EBC®Stage 27 Slotted Brake KitStage 27 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 - $1,553.06
- EBC®Stage 29 Slotted Brake KitStage 29 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...$784.93 - $1,531.15
- EBC®Stage 7 Race Slotted Brake KitStage 7 Race Slotted Brake Kit by EBC®. Includes: High Carbon Blade Sport Rotors and Orangestuff Full Race Brake Pads. The EBC Stage 7 Race Brake Kit was created for serious race cars that need serious pads and rotors. The kit uses...$247.06 - $1,091.18
- EBC®USR Series Sport Slotted Riveted 2-Piece Brake RotorsUSR Series Sport Slotted Riveted 2-Piece Brake Rotors by EBC®. These replacement brake rotors feature multiple slots in a narrow, more angled pattern to create a quieter running surface with a superior level of cooling. Vented center...Created to be the lowest noise brake rotors designed for performance applicationsRecommended by EBC for use with Greenstuff, Yellowstuff, and Redstuff pads$534.65 - $882.63
- Raybestos®Specialty Police™ Brake RotorsSpecialty Police™ Brake Rotors by Raybestos®. Law Enforcement agencies demand performance, stealth and dependability in the patrol vehicles they operate on city and streets. With that in mind, Raybestos brand Specialty - Police rotors...Application Specific Semi-Metallic Formulations: Maximum stopping power and safety; silent braking, low dusting and improved pedal feelApplication Specific Formulations: Restore factory performance for less noise and a smooth, quiet ride$69.25 - $115.22
- Raybestos®Specialty™ Plain Brake RotorSpecialty™ Plain Brake Rotor by Raybestos®. Raybestos Specialty rotors offer the best solution for noise-prone applications. Vehicle specific cooling vane configurations and application specific iron and combine to dampen noise and...Application Specific Ceramic Formulations: Maximum stopping power and safety; silent braking, low dusting and improved pedal feelApplication Specific Formulations: Restore factory performance for less noise and a smooth, quiet ride$28.45 - $323.31
- StopTech®Drilled Sport Brake RotorDrilled Sport Brake Rotor by StopTech®. StopTech Sport Rotors - the new name for one-piece performance upgrade rotors from StopTech. Formerly known as Power Slot or SportStop rotors, StopTech Sport Rotors are still the best aftermarket...$131.90 - $570.93
- StopTech®Drilled Street Brake KitDrilled 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.$468.50 - $1,412.52
- StopTech®Premium Brake RotorPremium Brake Rotor by StopTech®. This StopTech brake rotor is manufactured using double disc grinding to eliminate taper and run-out, and ensure parallelism for excellent braking performance. The grinding process leaves a...Double disc grinding eliminates run out, provides near perfect disc thickness variation (DTV), and leaves non-directional finish to reduce pad-disc brake-in period100% fully machined finish for better rotor balance$72.68 - $166.94
- StopTech®Select Sport Drilled and Slotted Brake KitSelect Sport Drilled and Slotted Brake Kit by StopTech®. Includes: Select Sport Drilled and Slotted Silver Rotors and StopTech Street Select Brake Pads. Lifted trucks and high-horsepower street driven vehicles require more stopping...$163.01 - $484.22
- StopTech®Slotted Performance Truck Brake KitSlotted Performance Truck Brake Kit by StopTech®. If you are looking for ideal upgrade for hard-working pickups, SUVs, towing rigs or fleet vehicles, if you want improved braking performance and enhanced looks, with low dust and low...$353.93
- StopTech®Slotted Sport Brake KitSlotted Sport Brake Kit by StopTech®. Includes: Slotted High Performance StopTech Sport Rotors for better cooling, shorter stops and reduced fade, StopTech Sport Pads for aggressive street or track day use and StopTech High Performance...$734.22 - $1,026.49
- StopTech®Sport Drilled and Slotted Brake KitSport Drilled and Slotted Brake Kit by StopTech®. High Performance StopTech Sport Rotors for better cooling, shorter stops and reduced fade, StopTech Sport Pads for aggressive street or track day use and StopTech High Performance...$950.75 - $1,198.23
- DuraGo®Municipal Series Disc Brake RotorMunicipal Series Disc Brake Rotor by DuraGo®. Bring your prized possession to a smooth, controlled stop with this premium-grade DuraGo product. Built with precision quality and reliability in mind, it is designed to give you the utmost...Designed to help enhance your braking experienceGreat for use by professional installers and automotive enthusiasts$60.15 - $158.75
- DuraGo®Municipal Series Disc Brake Rotor QuantityMunicipal Series Disc Brake Rotor Quantity by DuraGo®. Bring your prized possession to a smooth, controlled stop with this premium-grade DuraGo product. Built with precision quality and reliability in mind, it is designed to give you...Designed to help enhance your braking experienceGreat for use by professional installers and automotive enthusiasts$75.37 - $85.67
- Wagner®SevereDuty Brake RotorSevereDuty Brake Rotor by Wagner®. Engineered with superior metallurgy, Wagner SD™ rotors are designed for high-strength durability and extreme heat management, providing ideal braking power for fleet, delivery, municipal and...Built StrongExcellent durability and extreme heat management$72.94 - $328.55
- Genuine®Brake RotorBrake Rotor by Genuine®. Are your brakes making noise? Is your vehicle's stopping power not what it used to be? Brake repairs are not something that can be put off, but before you waste your time and gas running out to the auto parts...Designed to restore your vehicle’s brake systemGenuine OE replacement parts from the OE manufacturer$55.53 - $2,019.07
- ATL Autosports®Slotted Brake RotorsSlotted 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 the latest in braking...$118.89 - $761.67$148.61 - $952.10Save 20%
- Bendix®Fleet MetLok™ Premium Severe Duty Brake RotorFleet MetLok™ Premium Severe Duty Brake Rotor by Bendix®. Bendix® Fleet MetLok® is the severe duty line of brake discs designed specifically for the applications like towing, heavy hauling and frequent stopping. The line also offers...Built to Withstand Severe Duty Performance Demands with Superior Thermal Stability and StrengthSurfaceLok™ Coating is Heat Resistant and Extends Rotor Life by Limiting Corrosion Build-up$44.45 - $345.93
- Bendix®Premium Euro Coated Brake RotorPremium Euro Coated Brake Rotor by Bendix®. Honeywell Friction Materials carries a full line of drums and rotors that are engineered to OE specifications and manufactured worldwide in ISO 9000 or TS 16949 certified facilities. Bendix...OE vane design + configuration = optimal noise performance and heat dissipationComputer-aided design + CNC machining = dimensional integrity, proper fit and function$47.14 - $156.41
- DIY Solutions®Disc Brake RotorsDisc Brake Rotors by DIY Solutions®. If you're seeking to get your steel stallion back to its tip-top condition, then this top-notch replacement solution is what you should definitely look out for. When it comes to quality, reliability...Designed to help restore your vehicle to its former gloryQuick replacement to let you enjoy an awesome ride again$44.83 - $233.21$74.41 - $235.57Save up to 10%
- SP Performance®Diamond Slot™ Brake RotorsDiamond Slot™ Brake Rotors by SP Performance®. You want your brakes to look like a million, but need them to stop on a dime. SP Performance Diamond slot rotors deliver. They stop on a dime and add a little bling-bling to your ride....$114.45 - $389.14$143.06 - $486.43Save 20%
- SP Performance®Drilled and Slotted Brake RotorsDrilled and Slotted Brake Rotors by SP Performance®. What does your vehicle do in an emergency stopping situation? Your front end drops, and your tires grip the asphalt bringing your vehicle to a screeching stop. No, then you need to...$110.93 - $1,154.73$138.66 - $1,443.41Save 20%
- Beck Arnley®TRUE Metal™ Premium Brake RotorTRUE Metal™ Premium Brake Rotor by Beck Arnley®. For one hundred years, Beck Arnley has been providing premium OE quality parts for vehicles. Beginning with motorcycle parts in 1914 and transitioning to import vehicles in the 1950's,...Perfect fit and function is guaranteedMade from the same gauge material as your original part$21.24 - $193.90
- Wilwood®SRP Dimpled and Slotted RotorSRP Dimpled and Slotted Rotor by Wilwood®. From street use to off-road applications, SRP rotors offer excellent performance in any conditions. They feature a specially engineered directional dimpled and face slot pattern that improves...$132.33 - $511.77
- ATE®Brake RotorBrake Rotor by ATE®. Utmost safety in any driving situation: with more than 100 years of experience, and a market coverage of more than 95%, ATE is also the first choice for replacement brake discs. Being the original equipment (OE)...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$20.16 - $318.01
- AmeriBRAKES®AmeriPLATINUM™ Brake RotorsAmeriPLATINUM™ Brake Rotors by AmeriBRAKES®. AmeriPLATINUM™ brake rotors are developed in compliance with the original design of each vehicle. They restore braking to a like-new condition and when coupled with AmeriPLATINUM™ brake...Carbon Plus - better performance, improves safety and life for brakesPainted hat and patented disc finish$20.02 - $167.98
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.