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- Mopar®Power Brake Booster GrommetPower Brake Booster Grommet 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$4.09 - $59.91
- Mopar®Power Brake Booster NutPower Brake Booster Nut 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$1.40 - $9.97
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- Motorcraft®Brake Bleeder ScrewBrake Bleeder Screw by Motorcraft®. Don't put yourself and your passengers at risk driving with worn-out brake parts. Motorcraft is here to provide you with premium replacement products that feature OEM quality and fit but cost less...Direct OEM replacementMeet strict Ford Motor Company standards$1.64 - $84.86
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- Motorcraft®Brake Shoe Hold Down KitBrake Shoe Hold Down Kit by Motorcraft®. Don't put yourself and your passengers at risk driving with worn-out brake parts. Motorcraft is here to provide you with premium replacement products that feature OEM quality and fit but cost...Direct OEM replacementMeet strict Ford Motor Company standards$3.86 - $30.62
- Motorcraft®Disc Brake Caliper PinDisc Brake Caliper Pin 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$13.54 - $28.01
- Motorcraft®Disc Brake Caliper Pin Boot KitDisc Brake Caliper Pin Boot 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$19.45
- Motorcraft®Disc Brake Hardware KitDisc Brake Hardware Kit by Motorcraft®. Reusing old and worn hardware when replacing disc brake pads can result in noise, brake pull, brake drag, and uneven pad wear. For a complete repair, install this Motorcraft hardware kit. It's...Designed specifically for each applicationRestores the braking performance of your Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury$3.68 - $45.21
- Motorcraft®Parking Brake AdjusterParking Brake Adjuster by Motorcraft®. Motorcraft is the way to restore the performance of your vehicle. Designed specifically for your vehicle, Motorcraft products meet stringent Ford Motor Company standards and feature OEM quality...OE quality parts from top original equipment and aftermarket manufacturersThe finest quality at a great price$10.71 - $47.19
- Motorcraft®Parking Brake BracketParking Brake Bracket by Motorcraft®. Motorcraft is the way to restore the performance of your vehicle. Designed specifically for your vehicle, Motorcraft products meet stringent Ford Motor Company standards and feature OEM quality...OE quality parts from top original equipment and aftermarket manufacturersThe finest quality at a great price$79.81 - $434.27
- Motorcraft®Parking Brake Hardware KitParking Brake Hardware Kit by Motorcraft®, Rear. OE Design. Don't put yourself and your passengers at risk driving with worn-out brake parts. Motorcraft is here to provide you with premium replacement products that feature OEM quality...Direct OEM replacementMeet strict Ford Motor Company standards$6.04 - $50.89
- Wagner®Drum Brake Hardware KitDrum Brake Hardware Kit by Wagner®. Wagner® Brake premium hardware is the key to doing a quality brake job "right" the first time. Installing new premium hardware will complement a disc pad and/or brake shoe replacement...Maintains proper movement for safe, effective stopping performanceHelps deliver a quieter braking system$10.60 - $72.32
- Carlson®Backing Plate Dust Hole Cover SetBacking Plate Dust Hole Cover Set by Carlson®. Openings in brake drums or backing plates are necessary to allow brake shoe adjustment, but they must be covered otherwise to prevent dirt, dust, and moisture from contaminating the brakes....Prevents dirt, dust, and moisture from entering the brake drum and causing damageDirect replacement$5.61
- Carlson®Brake Hold Down Spring Bottom CupBrake Hold Down Spring Bottom Cup by Carlson®. Whenever the shoes are replaced, the brake hardware should be inspected and replaced to ensure reliable, efficient, and quiet braking performance. The hold down spring bottom cups are no...Meets or exceeds original part specificationsExact fitment and direct replacement$2.46
- Carlson®Brake Hose Lock SetBrake Hose Lock Set by Carlson®. Made of premium material, these locks will provide extra strength and superior durability. This set includes all the hose locks you need to complete your brake repair job and secure all brake flexible...Secures flexible hosesPremium quality at a competitive price$10.04
- Carlson®Brake Shoes Hold Down KitBrake Shoes Hold Down Kit by Carlson®. Designed as a direct replacement for your corroded and deteriorated brake shoe hold-downs, this kit includes everything you need to properly install the shoes eliminating brake noise and drag while...Properly secure shoesEliminates brake noise and prevents brake drag$4.89 - $6.77
- Carlson®Disc Brake Caliper Abutment Service KitDisc Brake Caliper Abutment Service Kit by Carlson®. To safely secure brake pads and prevent their premature wear and brake noise, replace loose or damaged brake caliper abutment service kit with this one by Carlson. With exclusive...Safely secures brake padsNitrile polymer coating on the abutment clips reduces the transfer of vibration/noise from the pads to the caliper bracket eliminating brake noise$4.88 - $26.88
- Carlson®Disc Brake Caliper Bushing SetDisc Brake Caliper Bushing Set by Carlson®. Install this set by Carlson to restore brakes to like-new performance, ensure proper guide pin function, and protect the pads from premature wear. All the bushings included are designed to...Meets or exceeds original part specificationsDirect replacement$1.31 - $8.29
- Carlson®Disc Brake Caliper Guide Pin Sleeve SetDisc Brake Caliper Guide Pin Sleeve Set by Carlson®. When it comes to first-rate parts that can restore your brakes to like-new performance, this set is what you need. All guide pin sleeves included are made of premium material for...Ensures proper caliper movement and brake system stabilityHelps prolong the life of rotors and pads$2.25 - $10.71
- Carlson®Disc Brake Caliper Support KeysDisc Brake Caliper Support Keys by Carlson®. If your caliper support key is worn it may cause looseness, vibration and noise, or binding which could cause uneven brake pad wear. To prevent these conditions?, replace a ?won out key if...Ensures proper brake pad wearHelps prevent noisy brake operation$6.99 - $7.85
- Carlson®Disc Brake Caliper Support SpringsDisc Brake Caliper Support Springs by Carlson®. These anti-rattle springs will help prevent vibration which can result in brake noise. Made of premium material to OE standards, this set will bring you the highest level of quality and...Reduces brake noiseOE quality at an affordable price$2.40 - $25.40
- Carlson®Disc Brake Key SpringDisc Brake Key Spring by Carlson®. If a caliper key spring is lost or damaged, install this quality replacement from Carlson to ensure the caliper key is secured. It is designed to provide a precise fit, excellent durability, and high...OE quality at an affordable priceOE fit and function$2.50 - $5.93
- Carlson®Disc Brake Pad Installation KitDisc Brake Pad Installation Kit by Carlson®. When replacing brake pads, install this kit. The components included are manufactured using exclusive Quiet Clip Technology, which ensures quiet brake performance. The kit meets the most...Designed for the vehicles’ first brake jobVarious materials available including exclusive Quiet Clip Technology$3.97 - $16.83
- Carlson®Disc Brake Pad Pin ClipsDisc Brake Pad Pin Clips by Carlson®. Are you looking for high quality and superior durable hold down pin clips to complete your brake repair job? These pin clips by Carlson are all you need to get OE quality, fit, function, and long...Meets or exceeds original part specificationsExact fitment and direct replacement$3.13 - $3.98
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.