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Featured Brands
- Dorman®Disc Brake Bleeder ScrewDisc Brake Bleeder Screw by Dorman®. Dorman’s Disc Brake Bleeder Screws are engineered to help you effectively bleed the brake system. They offer a full line of Brake Bleeder Screws for a broad spectrum of vehicle applications.Helps restore brakes to proper operationCorrosion-resistant for long-lasting durability$2.02 - $17.27
- Dorman®Parking Brake StrutParking Brake Strut by Dorman®. The Parking Brake Strut restores functionality to Drum Brakes due to a corroded or damaged Brake Bar Lever. The Parking Brake Strut is coated to prevent corrosion and constructed of high-quality materials...Direct replacement - this parking brake strut blade is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehiclesIdeal solution - this strut is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or damaged$8.20 - $14.14
- Raybestos®R-Line™ Disc Brake Caliper BushingR-Line™ Disc Brake Caliper Bushing by Raybestos®. Install this set by Raybestos to restore brakes to like-new performance and protect the pads from premature wear. All the bushings included are designed to meet or exceed OE standards...Meets or exceeds original part specificationsDirect replacement$1.86 - $31.54
- Mopar®Brake Hydraulic Line JunctionBrake Hydraulic Line Junction 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...Ideal solution to keep your vehicle in top shapeCrafted from premium-grade materials and the latest technology$5.59 - $315.31
- Motorcraft®Brake Caliper Repair KitBrake Caliper Repair Kit by Motorcraft®. There is no need to buy a new disc brake caliper when you can get a premium repair kit from Motorcraft and rebuild your caliper.Restores the performance of your disc brake caliperRecommended by Ford Motor Company$4.82 - $129.34
- Carlson®Parking Brake Hardware KitParking Brake Hardware Kit by Carlson®. This hardware kit by Carlson includes all parts needed to make the parking brakes operate properly ensuring even shoe contact and wear as well as eliminating brake noise and drag. The components...Minimizes brake drag to improve gas mileagePrevents premature brake wear$6.01 - $30.56
- GENUINE®Brake Caliper BoltBrake Caliper Bolt 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$2.93 - $27.67
- ACDelco®Genuine GM Parts™ Parking Brake ActuatorGenuine GM Parts™ Parking Brake Actuator 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$15.58 - $294.66
- ACDelco®Genuine GM Parts™ Disc Brake Caliper BracketGenuine GM Parts™ Disc Brake Caliper Bracket 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...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$12.65 - $376.22
- ACDelco®Genuine GM Parts™ Parking Brake Cable EqualizerGenuine GM Parts™ Parking Brake Cable Equalizer 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,...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$6.35 - $12.48
- Dorman®Brake Master Repair KitBrake Master Repair Kit by Dorman®. Dorman's Brake Master Cylinder Repair Kit contains everything necessary for a complete repair of the Brake Master Cylinder. All the rubber components are of high-quality EPDM compound for resistance...Replacement restores brake system to proper operationDurable against harsh road and weather conditions$12.78 - $27.41
- Raybestos®R-Line™ Disc Brake Caliper Bracket Mounting BoltR-Line™ Disc Brake Caliper Bracket Mounting Bolt by Raybestos®. With these products by Raybestos Brake Parts, you get OE quality, and durability at a competitive price. Manufactured to the highest standards of the industry, these...Meets or exceeds original part specificationsExact fitment and direct replacement$3.29 - $14.35
- Mopar®Disc Brake Caliper Anchor Plate BoltDisc Brake Caliper Anchor Plate Bolt 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$3.16 - $18.89
- Mopar®Disc Brake Caliper Repair KitDisc Brake Caliper Repair Kit 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...Ideal solution to keep your vehicle in top shapeCrafted from premium-grade materials and the latest technology$4.93 - $82.84
- Carlson®Brake Bleeder Screw SetBrake Bleeder Screw Set by Carlson®. A brake bleeder screw is normally mounted at the highest point on each cylinder or caliper and used to release air and old brake fluid from the brake system. When it comes to replacement, this...Releases air and fluid from the brake systemOE fit and function$2.95 - $13.22
- Carlson®Disc Brake Caliper Bracket Mounting BoltsDisc Brake Caliper Bracket Mounting Bolts by Carlson®. If you want to safely secure your caliper bracket to the steering knuckle and make sure that your brakes operate at their peak, install this high-quality product by Carlson. It is...Attaches the caliper bracket to the steering knuckleOE quality at an affordable price$1.99 - $12.37
- Carlson®Drum Brake Change Over KitDrum Brake Change Over Kit by Carlson®. Brake products by Carlson make a world of difference giving you the confidence in knowing that the job was done correctly. All components included are designed and manufactured to provide a...OE quality at an affordable priceOE fit and function$21.53
- Mopar®Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir CapBrake Master Cylinder Reservoir Cap 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$2.69 - $40.98
- ACDelco®Genuine GM Parts™ Parking Brake Control ModuleGenuine GM Parts™ Parking Brake Control Module 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...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$15.63 - $463.62
- Dynacorn®Parking Brake Release HandleParking Brake Release Handle by Dynacorn®. This first-rate product was crafted especially for muscle car fans. It sports refined design elements and provides the most precise fit. Made with exquisite craftsmanship using up-to-date...Tailored to the needs and wants of muscle car aficionados like youFabricated to provide quality and reliability that are hard to beat$5.64 - $21.71
- ACDelco®Genuine GM Parts™ Parking Brake Cable ClipGenuine GM Parts™ Parking Brake Cable Clip 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$1.46 - $6.97
- Dorman®ABS RingABS Ring by Dorman®. Dorman's ABS Ring offers cost-cutting convenience. Replace only the Ring-instead of the entire CV shaft.Replacement restores ABS to proper condition, helping to ensure safe steering while brakingDirect fit for ease of replacement$7.68 - $94.98
- Dorman®Disc Brake Caliper Repair KitDisc Brake Caliper Repair Kit by Dorman®. Dorman's Disc Brake Caliper Repair Kit contains the components necessary for repair of the Disc Brake Caliper. All of the rubber components are of high-quality EPDM compound for resistance to...Replacement restores disc brakes to proper operationReplacement prevents uneven braking$2.33 - $23.70
- Dorman®Drum Brake Shoe Return Spring KitDrum Brake Shoe Return Spring Kit by Dorman®. Dorman's Drum Brake Shoe Return Spring Kit is constructed from high-quality materials for a prolonged service life. Replacement restores the brake system to proper operation, helping to...Corrosion-resistant for long-lasting durability against harsh road and weather conditionsHeat-resistant to withstand high temperatures generated by the brake system$5.02 - $9.85
- Dorman®Parking Brake Bell CranksParking Brake Bell Cranks by Dorman®. Dorman's Parking Brake Bell Crank includes all hardware needed for a complete parking brake repair. As an added feature all Dorman's Parking Brake Bell Cranks also includes nylon bushings at the...Coated for long-lasting rust and corrosion resistanceManufactured from high-quality materials for durability$39.61 - $46.33
- Raybestos®Element3™ Brake Master Cylinder Repair KitElement3™ Brake Master Cylinder Repair Kit by Raybestos®. Element3™ Brake Master Cylinder Repair Kit contains everything necessary for a complete repair of the Brake Master Cylinder. Element3™ brake products deliver a new...Replacement restores brake system to proper operationDurable against harsh road and weather conditions$19.30 - $27.57
- Raybestos®R-Line™ Drum Brake Shoe Return Spring KitR-Line™ Drum Brake Shoe Return Spring Kit by Raybestos®. This kit includes all the return springs necessary to ensure that the shoes will be pulled away from the drum maintaining a specified amount of running clearance between shoes...Keeps brake shoes in proper position and returns them to a proper resting state after braking for optimal performance and extended lifeMeets or exceeds original part specifications$3.38 - $20.18
- Raybestos®R-Line™ Drum Brakes Shoe Hold Down KitR-Line™ Drum Brakes Shoe Hold Down Kit by Raybestos®. Designed as a direct replacement for your corroded and over-flexed brake shoe hold-downs, this kit includes everything you need to properly install the shoes eliminating brake...Properly secure shoesEliminates brake noise and prevents brake drag$3.66 - $7.99
- iD Select®Disc Brake Caliper Guide Pin Boot KitsDisc Brake Caliper Guide Pin Boot Kits by iD Select®. We know shopping for auto parts can be overwhelming, often requiring more time than you’ve got to figure out which items hit the bullseye of reliable high quality while also being...Direct OEM replacement for your malfunctioning brake partMade to deliver the ultimate in quality, reliability, and value$3.46 - $17.68
- Mopar®Brake Caliper Carrier BoltBrake Caliper Carrier Bolt 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...Ideal solution to keep your vehicle in top shapeCrafted from premium-grade materials and the latest technology$2.24 - $30.67
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.