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- Wilwood®Drag Race Slotted Brake KitDrag Race Slotted Brake Kit by Wilwood®. Designed for high speed road racing, this kit provides the performance and control you need when braking on the track. It is perfect for vehicles which produce greater amounts of horsepower and...$1,493.45
- Wilwood®Front Spindle/Bracket Bolt KitThis product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver great quality at an affordable cost.High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$23.54
- Wilwood®Road Race GT Slotted Brake KitIncludes high friction race compound pads, calipers, and GT rotors GT rotors provide smooth, vibration-free performance at any speed Rotors feature an asymmetrical face slot pattern Slotted rotors are designed to sweep away dust between...$1,288.81 - $3,239.61
- Wilwood®Street Performance Drilled and Slotted Drum-to-Disc Conversion Brake KitStreet Performance Drilled and Slotted Drum-to-Disc Conversion Brake Kit by Wilwood®. With this kit, you will significantly improve your braking performance. Suitable for all types of custom show and high performance street/strip...$865.18 - $2,597.86
- Wilwood®Street Performance GT Slotted Brake KitStreet Performance GT Slotted Brake Kit by Wilwood®. The kit is designed to efficiently improve braking. Whether you need it for extreme use on the track or just for daily driving, this Street Performance GT Slotted Brake Kit will...$851.86 - $3,238.55
- Wilwood®Street Performance Plain Brake KitStreet Performance Plain Brake Kit by Wilwood®. With this kit, your vehicle will get the braking power that is hard to match. The package includes plain face rotors, performance brake pads and calipers available in various finishes...$586.86 - $1,955.49
- Wilwood®Street Performance Plain Drum-to-Disc Conversion Brake KitStreet Performance Plain Drum-to-Disc Conversion Brake Kit by Wilwood®. With this kit, your vehicle will get the braking power that is hard to match. The package includes plain face rotors, performance brake pads and calipers available...$696.86 - $1,900.49
- The Right Stuff®Performance Series Drilled and Slotted Brake KitPerformance Series Drilled and Slotted Brake Kit by The Right Stuff®. For 25 years, The Right Stuff has been manufacturing and distributing Brake and Fuel systems for classic cars. Specializing in brake lines, fuel lines and disc brake...Precision engineered for your vehicleTested to outperform all comparable products on the market$860.95
- Baer®GT Plus Drilled and Slotted Brake SystemGT Plus Drilled and Slotted Brake System by Baer®. This value-packed, high-performance front brake kit gives you two-piece lightweight 14-inch rotors, aluminum 2-piston floating calipers, and semi-metallic brake pads for a higher level...$1,295.00
- Baer®Pro Plus Drilled and Slotted Brake SystemPro Plus Drilled and Slotted Brake System by Baer®. The Pro Plus series contains all the features and benefits of the Extreme Plus kits for vehicles with less clearance room for brake components. The kit includes 6-piston monoblock...$1,864.50 - $4,095.00
- Baer®Track4 Drum-to-Disc Drilled and Slotted Conversion Brake SystemTrack4 Drum-to-Disc Drilled and Slotted Conversion Brake System by Baer®. This is a front brake kit that includes most of the benefits of Baer's racetrack-grade Extreme Plus and Pro Plus series without the higher cost - giving you the...$1,695.00 - $2,495.00
- RT Off-Road®Drilled and Slotted Disc Brake Pad, Shoes and Rotor KitDrilled and Slotted Disc Brake Pad, Shoes and Rotor Kit by RT Off-Road®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$286.10 - $379.17
- RT Off-Road®Plain Front Big Brake KitThis product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver great quality at an affordable cost.High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$562.74
- TeraFlex®Delta Slotted Brake KitDelta Slotted Brake Kit by TeraFlex®. Delta Brake Kit is the ultimate upgrade for models with oversized and heavier wheels/tire combos requiring increased braking performance. A must for 33-42” tires or heavy-laden overland rigs....$1,276.99 - $2,553.99
- TeraFlex®Plain Front Big Brake KitPlain Front Big Brake Kit by TeraFlex®. Upgrade your Jeep's brakes with a kit from TeraFlex. Larger-diameter wheels and tires mean your brakes have to work harder, so you should upgrade just to maintain your original braking ability....Improved braking performance over factory brake system100% bolt-on upgrade with basic hand tools$921.99
- TeraFlex®Slotted Front Big Brake KitUpgrade your Jeep's brakes with a kit from TeraFlex. Larger-diameter wheels and tires mean your brakes have to work harder, so you should upgrade just to maintain your original braking ability. Add weight from a bunch of gear, armor and...Oversized twin-piston caliperMore clamping force$955.99
- PowerStop®Euro-Stop™ Semi-Metallic Disc Brake PadsEuro-Stop™ Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pads by PowerStop®. Improve the stopping power and safety of your European vehicle with the PowerStop Euro-Stop Brake pads which are manufactured according to OE specifications and are...Improved braking safety and performanceECE-R90 certified components for your European vehicle$14.73 - $107.03
- DFC®3000 Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pads3000 Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pads by DFC®. DFC 3000 Brake Pads are 100% post cured to ensure stable friction performance. Each pad is then scorched to remove uncured bonding agents to minimize the need for initial break-in period and...$12.70 - $48.48$13.36 - $51.03Save up to 6%
- DFC®Track/Street Low Metallic Brake PadsTrack/Street Low Metallic Brake Pads by DFC®. Be ready for anything and anywhere. Designed for the Ultimate Trucks and SUVs with larger wheels or tires, and modified suspension. DFC Ultimate Duty Performance Brake Pads deliver...Designed for Trucks and SUVs with bigger wheels or tires, and modified suspension. Great performance for off-roading and towingOffers high friction coefficient and low compressibility$15.53 - $173.12$16.35 - $182.23Save up to 6%
- TRQ®Disc Brake Pad SetDisc Brake Pad Set by TRQ®. TRQ brake pads are manufactured using premium raw materials and design standards to restore original performance. TRQ brake pads are positive molded, thermal scorched, chamfered, and utilize a multi-layer...Intended to bring your vehicle back to its original gloryBudget-friendly alternative to the OEM part$35.47 - $61.70$36.95 - $64.95Save up to 8%
- TRQ®Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pads with Hub AssembliesSemi-Metallic Disc Brake Pads with Hub Assemblies by TRQ®. The high-quality TRQ semi-metallic disc brake pads with hub assemblies are a trusted choice when it’s time to replace your worn-out brake parts. They’re built to meet the...Intended to bring your vehicle back to its original gloryBudget-friendly alternative to the OEM part$35.47 - $113.95$36.95 - $119.95Save up to 5%
- ACDelco®Advantage™ Ceramic Disc Brake PadsAdvantage™ Ceramic Disc Brake Pads by ACDelco®. ACDelco Advantage Friction brake pads feature the fit, form and function of premium aftermarket brakes at a more economical price. The ACDelco Advantage line offers dependability,...Produce less dust than semi-metallic brake pads for quiet operationManufactured using ceramic and nonferrous materials for durability$30.52 - $101.80
- ACDelco®Advantage™ Semi-Metallic Disc Brake PadsAdvantage™ Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pads by ACDelco®. ACDelco Advantage Friction Semi-Metallic brake pads feature the fit, form and function of premium aftermarket brakes at a more economical price. Tested to SAE2430/SAE2784...Provide similar fit, form and function of the OE service partTested to SAE2430\SAE2784 standards to help assure quality$31.44 - $114.62
- ACDelco®Professional™ Ceramic Disc Brake PadsProfessional™ Ceramic Disc Brake Pads by ACDelco®. ACDelco Professional DuraStop Ceramic Brake Pads offer outstanding performance and are generally quieter and more durable than competitive semi-metallic pads. D3EA® tested and...Produce less dust than semi-metallic brake pads for quiet operationManufactured using ceramic and nonferrous materials for durability$42.81 - $121.77
- ACDelco®Professional™ Semi-Metallic Disc Brake PadsProfessional™ Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pads by ACDelco®. ACDelco Professional™ Semi-Metallic Brake Pads are designed to meet OE standards for fit, form, and function, and they are engineered to help resist corrosion and premature...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$38.80 - $344.37
- ACDelco®Silver™ Application Specific Material Disc Brake PadsSilver™ Application Specific Material Disc Brake Pads 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...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$29.94 - $104.94
- ACDelco®Silver™ Organic Disc Brake PadsSilver™ Organic Disc Brake Pads by ACDelco®. ACDelco Professional™ Friction Organic Brake Pads feature the fit, form and function of premium aftermarket brakes at a more economical price. Tested to SAE2430/SAE2784 standards,...Chamfered, slotted and shimmed to provide similar fit, form and function of the OE service partTested to SAE2430\SAE2784 standards to help assure quality$20.69 - $21.42
- ACDelco®Specialty™ Ceramic Brake PadsSpecialty™ Ceramic Brake Pads 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 manufactured...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$95.13
- ACDelco®Specialty™ Semi-Metallic Brake PadsSpecialty™ Semi-Metallic Brake Pads 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$69.03 - $102.22
- Centric®Fleet Performance™ Brake PadsFleet Performance™ Brake Pads by Centric®. These brake pads are specially designed to operate under high-demand conditions providing safe stops from high speeds regardless of temperature. With unique para-aramid compounds, these pads...Specially engineered for pursuit, rescue, and emergency drivingPara-aramid friction compounds provide linear response regardless of pad temperature$40.86 - $115.31
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.