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- Crown®Drum Brake Adjuster KitDrum Brake Adjuster Kit by Crown®. The Crown product leaves nothing to be desired. It provides OE quality and reliability and combines them with the perfect fit and function. Offered at a highly attractive and competitive price, this...Perfect fit for the first timeOE quality and functionality$19.35 - $33.18
- Crown®Drum Brake Adjuster SetDrum Brake Adjuster Set by Crown®. The Crown product leaves nothing to be desired. It provides OE quality and reliability and combines them with the perfect fit and function. Offered at a highly attractive and competitive price, this...Perfect fit for the first timeOE quality and functionality$18.97 - $22.83
- Pierburg®Vacuum Regulator ValveVacuum Regulator Valve by Pierburg®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Pierburg features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is manufactured to meet...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$23.23 - $76.37
- Omix-ADA®Drum Brake Repair KitDrum Brake Repair Kit by Omix-ADA®. Being able to stop your Jeep is important for obvious reasons: your safety and the safety of your passengers and other motorists. Don't trust such an important function to suspect parts. Omix-Ada has...Performs according to OEM specificationsMeets or exceeds OEM quality standards$25.81
- Omix-ADA®Drum Brake Self Adjusting ScrewDrum Brake Self Adjusting Screw by Omix-ADA®. Being able to stop your Jeep is important for obvious reasons: your safety and the safety of your passengers and other motorists. Don't trust such an important function to suspect parts....Performs according to OEM specificationsMeets or exceeds OEM quality standards$12.72 - $15.51
- The Right Stuff®Drum Brake AdjustersDrum Brake Adjusters 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 conversion kits, brand...Precision engineered for your vehicleTested to outperform all comparable products on the market$19.95
- Vaico®Vacuum Regulator ValveVacuum Regulator Valve by Vaico®. If you have a dirty air filter, clogged PCV valve, or defective MAF sensor you may be tempted to just run down to the local auto parts chain store for a replacement, but before you waste your time and...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$13.17 - $124.28
- ACP®Parking Brake Equalizer LeverParking Brake Equalizer Lever by ACP®. For many years ACP has been in the automobile industry and has grown to become one of the leading manufacturer/distributors of Classic Mustangs. Through the years they've expanded and developed...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$20.59 - $24.71
- Elring®Brake Vacuum Pump GasketBrake Vacuum Pump Gasket by Elring®. 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 your needs and deliver great quality...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$0.80 - $15.78
- Elring®Vacuum Pump SealVacuum Pump Seal by Elring®. 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 your needs and deliver great quality at an...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$2.99 - $12.97
- MTC®Booster Check ValveBooster Check Valve by MTC®. If you’re looking for replacement parts at reasonable prices, then MTC parts are the way to go. Manufactured by highly qualified experts who follow stringent quality standards, these parts perform and...Ideal solution to restore the performance of your vehicleManufactured using high-strength materials for maximum reliability$35.04 - $56.28
- MTC®Vacuum Hose ConnectorVacuum Hose Connector by MTC®. If you’re looking for replacement parts at reasonable prices, then MTC parts are the way to go. Manufactured by highly qualified experts who follow stringent quality standards, these parts perform and...Ideal solution to restore the performance of your vehicleManufactured using high-strength materials for maximum reliability$2.87 - $5.94
- Victor Reinz®Vacuum Pump GasketVacuum Pump Gasket by Victor Reinz®. Is your CHECK ENGINE light on? Has your vehicle failed a state emissions test? Your vehicle's emissions control system is in need of repair, but before you waste your time and gas running out to the...OE quality parts from top original equipment and aftermarket manufacturersThe finest quality at a great price$2.75 - $42.70
- ACDelco®Gold DuraStop Brake Master CylinderGold DuraStop Brake Master Cylinder 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$142.40 - $482.30
- ACDelco®Professional™ Durastop Brake Master CylinderProfessional™ Durastop Brake Master Cylinder 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...Engineered to exacting tolerances for outstanding performanceBuilt to fit most cars on the road today$53.92 - $482.30
- Mopar®Brake Master CylinderBrake Master Cylinder 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...Ideal solution to keep your vehicle in top shapeCrafted from premium-grade materials and the latest technology$1.17 - $1,893.12
- Genuine®Brake Master CylinderBrake Master Cylinder 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. At CARiD, you'll find...Designed to restore your vehicle’s brake systemGenuine OE replacement parts from the OE manufacturer$13.83 - $2,134.96
- DIY Solutions®Brake Master CylinderBrake Master Cylinder 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,...Designed to help restore your vehicle to its former gloryQuick replacement to let you enjoy an awesome ride again$22.72 - $101.30$24.43 - $110.11Save up to 10%
- Wilwood®Aluminum Tandem Master CylinderAluminum Tandem Master Cylinder by Wilwood®. 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 your needs and deliver great...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$250.20 - $420.25
- ATE®Brake Master CylinderBrake Master Cylinder by ATE®. 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 your needs and deliver great quality at an...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$98.05 - $564.85
- Advics®Brake Master CylinderBrake Master Cylinder by Advics®. Building the required amount of hydraulic pressure that is necessary for braking a vehicle, this product will easily restore your braking system. It's manufactured especially for your car make and model...Delivers required force for effective braking powerOEM style reservoir connection provides a leak-free seal and prevents contamination$51.80 - $176.80
- LEED Brakes®Brake Master CylinderBrake Master Cylinder by LEED Brakes®. 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 your needs and deliver great...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$62.95 - $469.95
- Crown®Brake Master CylinderBrake Master Cylinder by Crown®. Crown Automotive is just the ticket if you want to get the most out of your vehicle as well as revel in a more exciting driving experience. You will surely get a real bang for the buck!Perfect fit for the first timeOE quality and functionality$52.65 - $279.47
- Professional Parts Sweden®Brake Master CylinderBrake Master Cylinder by Professional Parts Sweden®. If you need premium-quality yet affordable replacement parts for your Volvo or SAAB, Professional Parts Sweden hits the spot. Top-of-the-line Professional Parts Sweden products are...Direct replacement for your factory partEngineered to meet exact OEM standards$123.49 - $401.07
- Omix-ADA®Brake Master CylinderBrake Master Cylinder by Omix-ADA®. Master cylinders can leak fluid or fail internally. If inspection confirms this, don't spend a lot of dough at the dealer or waste time trying to track one down at the chain store, when you can get an...Comes ready to installMeets or exceeds OEM quality standards$68.39 - $195.44
- The Right Stuff®Brake Master Cylinder with Proportioning ValveBrake Master Cylinder with Proportioning Valve 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$180.95 - $232.95
- Adler®Brake Master CylinderBrake Master Cylinder by Adler®. 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 your needs and deliver great quality at...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$113.38 - $266.56
- Blox Racing®Brake Master CylinderBrake Master Cylinder by Blox Racing®. Blox Racing’s brake master cylinder is a direct-fit replacement for vehicles with non-ABS. This Blox unit designed for a responsive brake pedal. All master cylinders are manufacturered using...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$40.00 - $120.00
- Dansk®Brake Master CylinderBrake Master Cylinder by Dansk®. 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 your needs and deliver great quality at...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$49.81 - $1,369.15
- Eurospare®Brake Master CylinderBrake Master Cylinder by Eurospare®. 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 your needs and deliver great quality...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$91.50 - $243.95
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.