Brake Parts
![Brakes](/images/pages/brakes/brakes_mobile.jpg)
Brake Rotors
Disc Brake Pads
Brake Calipers
Brake Kits
Brake Lines & Hoses
Brake Hardware
Brake Master Cylinders
Drum Brake Shoes
Parking Brakes
Brake Boosters
Brake Drums
Brake System Sensors
ABS System Parts
Brake Wheel Cylinders
Backing Plates & Shields
Vacuum Pumps
Disc Brake Conversions
Air Brakes
Line Lock & Roll Control
Brake Cooling
Brake Controllers
Caliper Covers
Brake Pedals
Brake Fluids & Lubricants
Featured Brands
- Holstein®Disc Brake Pad Wear SensorDisc Brake Pad Wear Sensor by Holstein®. The right parts for the job. German-Engineered Quality For Premium Performance. Brake Wear Sensors are used to warn the driver of a vehicle that the brake pads are in need of replacement. Brake...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$1.21 - $71.07
- ACDelco®GM Original Equipment™ Power Brake Booster Check ValveGM Original Equipment™ Power Brake Booster Check Valve 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$11.77 - $41.55
- Mopar®Power Brake Booster Vacuum PumpPower Brake Booster Vacuum Pump by Mopar®. Want your prized possession to look and perform the way it was designed to? Then top-of-the-line Mopar automotive parts and accessories are for you. Made using the latest manufacturing...Ideal solution to keep your vehicle in top shapeCrafted from premium-grade materials and the latest technology$3.89 - $1,921.11
- Standard®Vacuum PumpVacuum Pump by Standard®. SMP's vision is to be the leading independent supplier to the automotive aftermarket, providing the highest quality products, competitive prices and the highest reputation for integrity to all channels of...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$69.08 - $863.94
- Pierburg®Brake Booster Vacuum PumpsBrake Booster Vacuum Pumps by Pierburg®. One could do without them. Diesel or gasoline engines alike, more and more vehicles nowadays depend on specific vacuum pumps. These pumps generate the vacuum needed for boosting brake...Made to provide unequaled quality and reliabilityMade with the use of the latest technologies$106.66 - $643.76
- ACDelco®Brake Hydraulic HoseBrake Hydraulic Hose by ACDelco®. (A). (Rear). Driver Side Rear Brake Hose. ACDelco GM Original Equipment Brake Hydraulic Hoses are quality reinforced hoses that carry fluid to transmit force within the brake system, and are...GM-recommended replacement part for your GM vehicle's original factory componentOffering the quality, reliability, and durability of GM OE$7.07 - $32.49
- ACDelco®GM Genuine Parts Brake Hydraulic HoseGM Genuine Parts Brake Hydraulic Hose by ACDelco®.Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$8.23 - $60.08
- ACDelco®GM Genuine Parts Brake Hydraulic LineGM Genuine Parts Brake Hydraulic Line by ACDelco®.GM-recommended replacement part for your GM vehicle's original factory componentOffering the quality, reliability, and durability of GM OE$7.30 - $255.92
- ACDelco®GM Genuine Parts™ Auxiliary A/C Evaporator Outlet Hose SealGM Genuine Parts™ Auxiliary A/C Evaporator Outlet Hose Seal by ACDelco®. GM Genuine Parts Auxiliary A/C Evaporator Outlet Hose Seals are designed, engineered, and tested to rigorous standards, and are backed by General Motors. GM...Some GM Genuine Parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco GM Original Equipment (OE)GM Engineers design and validate OE parts specifically for your Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, or Cadillac vehicle$7.26
- ACDelco®GM Genuine Parts™ Back Up AlarmGM Genuine Parts™ Back Up Alarm by ACDelco®. GM Genuine Parts Back Up Alarms are designed, engineered, and tested to rigorous standards, and are backed by General Motors. GM Genuine Parts are the true OE parts installed during the...Some GM Genuine Parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco GM Original Equipment (OE)GM Genuine Parts are designed, engineered and tested to rigorous standards, and are backed by General Motors$44.74 - $206.37
- ACDelco®GM Genuine Parts™ Brake Hydraulic Hose Bracket BoltGM Genuine Parts™ Brake Hydraulic Hose Bracket Bolt by ACDelco®. GM Genuine Parts Bolts are designed, engineered, and tested to rigorous standards, and are backed by General Motors. GM Genuine Parts are the true OE parts installed...Some GM Genuine Parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco GM Original Equipment (OE)GM Genuine Parts are designed, engineered and tested to rigorous standards, and are backed by General Motors$14.99
- ACDelco®GM Genuine Parts™ Brake Hydraulic Hose Lock ClipGM Genuine Parts™ Brake Hydraulic Hose Lock Clip by ACDelco®. GM Genuine Parts Multi Purpose Retainers are designed, engineered, and tested to rigorous standards, and are backed by General Motors. GM Genuine Parts are the true OE...Some GM Genuine Parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco GM Original Equipment (OE)GM Genuine Parts are designed, engineered and tested to rigorous standards, and are backed by General Motors$4.03 - $6.96
- ACDelco®GM Genuine Parts™ Brake Hydraulic Line ClipGM Genuine Parts™ Brake Hydraulic Line Clip by ACDelco®. GM Genuine Parts Multi Purpose Retainers are designed, engineered, and tested to rigorous standards, and are backed by General Motors. GM Genuine Parts are the true OE parts...Some GM Genuine Parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco GM Original Equipment (OE)GM Engineers design and validate OE parts specifically for your Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, or Cadillac vehicle$4.03 - $6.96
- ACDelco®GM Original Equipment™ Brake Hydraulic Line ClipGM Original Equipment™ Brake Hydraulic Line Clip by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this GM Original Equipment Brake Hydraulic Line Clip by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised....Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$1.02 - $58.02
- ACDelco®GM Original Equipment™ Hydraulic System FluidGM Original Equipment™ Hydraulic System Fluid by ACDelco®. 1 QT AEROSHELL 41 HYDRAULIC POWER LIFTGATE FLUID. ACDelco Power Liftgate Hydraulic Fluid is designed to help keep your vehicle's hydraulic system properly lubricated and...Includes an oxidation inhibitor to minimize the formation of deposits, varnishes, and sludge from fluid breakdown that can be harmful to vehicle componentsDesigned to keep hydraulic systems properly lubricated$51.47
- ACDelco®GM Original Equipment™ Power Brake Booster Line ConnectorGM Original Equipment™ Power Brake Booster Line Connector 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$49.42
- ACDelco®GM Original Equipment™ Power Brake Booster Vacuum Pump Vent HoseGM Original Equipment™ Power Brake Booster Vacuum Pump Vent Hose by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$15.79 - $21.45
- ACDelco®Intercooler Coolant HoseIntercooler Coolant Hose by ACDelco®. (Slp-1). GM Genuine Parts Supercharger Intercooler Coolant Hoses are designed, engineered, and tested to rigorous standards, and are backed by General Motors. GM Genuine Parts are the true OE parts...Some GM Genuine Parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco GM Original Equipment (OE)GM Genuine Parts are designed, engineered and tested to rigorous standards, and are backed by General Motors$21.91 - $63.24
- ACDelco®Professional Brake Hydraulic HoseProfessional Brake Hydraulic Hose by ACDelco®. ACDelco Brake Hydraulic Hoses are quality reinforced hoses that carry fluid to transmit force within the hydraulic brake system. Each brake hose contains double-crimped fittings to provide...Includes OE features such as brackets, grommets, molded plastic guards, and wire clips to provide correct fit and easy installationPremium brass fittings provide an excellent hydraulic seal$13.98 - $30.81
- Dorman®Brake Hydraulic Hose ClipsBrake Hydraulic Hose Clips by Dorman®. Brake Hose Clips are designed to fit specific vehicle applications and positions. This ensures a great fit every time. A necessary safety item for protecting the brake lines from harm.A necessary safety item for protecting the brake lines from harmSteel construction for a long service life$6.29
- Dorman®First Stop™ Brake Hydraulic HoseFirst Stop™ Brake Hydraulic Hose by Dorman®. This automotive brake hydraulic hose was precision-engineered to match the fit, function and performance of the original brake hose on specific vehicles and positions to ensure safe,...Ideal replacement - precision-engineered to match the performance of the original brake hose on specific vehiclesPosition-specific - manufactured to precise measurements to provide an exact fit and easy installation$10.59 - $67.32
- Dorman®OE Solutions™ Sliding Door Handle Repair KitOE Solutions™ Sliding Door Handle Repair Kit by Dorman®. The sheet metal fatigues behind the door handles on certain minivans, leaving the handle unsecured without extensive repair to the door panel. This Dorman OE FIX door handle...Money-saving solution - this door handle repair kit allows the damaged door panel to be repaired in place with no cutting or welding to securely restore the handle's functionDurable construction - made of rugged stamped steel with a corrosion-resistant coating for a long service life$14.10
- Dorman®Vacuum HoseVacuum Hose by Dorman®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Dorman features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is manufactured to meet or exceed...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$10.64 - $47.32
- Mopar®Brake Hydraulic Hose and Line AssemblyBrake Hydraulic Hose and Line Assembly by Mopar®. Customise your vehicle with hundreds of available Mopar accessories to reflect your personality and make driving more fun. Whether you want your ride to be sportier, tougher or more...Carefully crafted from premium materialsExcellent corrosion and wear resistance$7.00 - $72.02
- Mopar®Brake Hydraulic LineBrake Hydraulic Line by Mopar®.Carefully crafted from premium materialsExcellent corrosion and wear resistance$5.88 - $46.04
- Mopar®Brake Vacuum HoseBrake Vacuum Hose by Mopar®. Want your prized possession to look and perform the way it was designed to? Then top-of-the-line Mopar automotive parts and accessories are for you. Made using the latest manufacturing technology to meet the...Ideal solution to keep your vehicle in top shapeCrafted from premium-grade materials and the latest technology$1.43 - $339.12
- Mopar®Master Cylinder To Hcu Tube AssemblyMaster Cylinder To Hcu Tube Assembly by Mopar®. Brake. 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...Carefully crafted from premium materialsExcellent corrosion and wear resistance$21.74 - $30.04
- Wagner®Brake Hydraulic HoseBrake Hydraulic Hose by Wagner®. Wagner® Brake products deliver improved OE-design products to the aftermarket giving you the capability to repair and improve a brake system with the finest products possible.Innovative engineeringExtensive field testing$6.97 - $51.34
- Genuine®Brake Booster HoseBrake Booster Hose by Genuine®. If your brake parts are in need of repair, don’t compromise the performance and safety of your car with suspect, off-brand replacement parts from the local auto parts chain store. On our website...Designed to restore your vehicle’s brake systemGenuine OE replacement parts from the OE manufacturer$7.99 - $658.98
- Genuine®Brake HoseBrake Hose 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$7.89 - $127.25
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.
![Auto Repair Brake Parts](https://ic.carid.com/pages/brake-parts/auto-repair-brake-parts_0.jpg)
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.
![Replacement Brake Parts](https://ic.carid.com/pages/brake-parts/replacement-brake-parts_0.jpg)
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.
![Replacement Brake Components](https://ic.carid.com/pages/brake-parts/replacement-brake-components_0.jpg)
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.