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- Carlson®Drum Brake Adjusting LeverDrum Brake Adjusting Lever by Carlson®. As the brake shoes wear down, the running clearance between shoes and the drum should be adjusted to provide predictable and reliable braking performance. The adjusting lever is an essential...Ensures adjustments occur at proper intervals, which helps improve the life and performance of the brake systemHelps prevent excessive pedal travel$1.88 - $6.00
- Carlson®Drum Brake Adjusting Lever Return Spring SetDrum Brake Adjusting Lever Return Spring Set by Carlson®. As the shoes wear down, the gap between them and the drum increases. When it reaches a predetermined distance, the adjusting lever advances the adjuster gear to maintain proper...Ensures proper adjustment lever operation so adjustments occur at proper intervals, which helps improve the life and performance of the brake systemMeets or exceeds original part specifications$1.83 - $5.62
- Carlson®Drum Brake Adjusting Screw AssemblyDrum Brake Adjusting Screw Assembly by Carlson®. To ensure the proper amount of running clearance between shoes and the drum is maintained, replace your adjusting screw assembly with this one made by Carlson. It meets all OE...Ensures adjustments occur at proper intervals to improve brake system's life and performanceMeets or exceeds original part specifications$4.09 - $17.06
- Carlson®Drum Brake Adjusting Screw KitsDrum Brake Adjusting Screw Kits 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$4.48 - $6.82
- Carlson®Drum Brake Adjusting Screw NutDrum Brake Adjusting Screw Nut 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$6.77 - $7.99
- Carlson®Drum Brake Adjusting Screw Spring KitDrum Brake Adjusting Screw Spring Kit by Carlson®. The components are made of high-quality materials to last long and meet all OE requirements for fit, form, and function. This kit includes adjusting screw springs for one axle, so the...Keeps adjustment screw securely attached to brake shoesEnables brake adjuster to operate and keep shoe to drum clearance within specification, which helps improve the life and performance of the brake system$2.03 - $7.15
- Carlson®Drum Brake Hold Down Spring SetDrum Brake Hold Down Spring Set by Carlson®. Ensure your brake shoes are properly positioned on the backing plates and ready for effective braking performance by replacing weak and deteriorated hold down springs. Carefully designed to...Meets or exceeds original part specificationsExact fitment and direct replacement$1.87 - $7.75
- Carlson®Drum Brake Pivot PinDrum Brake Pivot Pin 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 precise fit...OE quality at an affordable priceOE fit and function$2.92 - $4.14
- Carlson®Drum Brake Return Spring KitDrum Brake Return Spring Kit by Carlson®. 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 and the drum for...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$3.97 - $14.66
- Carlson®Drum Brake Self Adjusting CableDrum Brake Self Adjusting Cable by Carlson®. After many miles and years of use self-adjusting cables can stretch or break, leaving you with excessive shoe clearance, poor braking performance and too much pedal travel. Keep your shoes in...Maintains operation of self-adjusting lever for proper brake shoe adjustmentManufactured to OE standards and specifications$1.85 - $5.72
- Carlson®Drum Brake Self Adjusting Cable Guide SetDrum Brake Self Adjusting Cable Guide Set by Carlson®. Designed to properly route self-adjusting cables, these guides provide a precise fit while ensuring OE quality and superior durability. With these products, the cables will be...Meets or exceeds original part specificationsExact fitment and direct replacement$2.32 - $3.14
- Carlson®Drum Brake Shoe C-WashersDrum Brake Shoe C-Washers by Carlson®. Drum Brake Shoe C-Washer will perfectly meet your needs and make your life easier around the campsite or while traveling with Carlson accessories.Direct replacementOE quality, fit, and function$2.07 - $6.98
- Carlson®Drum Brake Spring Hold Down PinDrum Brake Spring Hold Down Pin Set by Carlson®. With these products by Carlson Brake Parts, you get OE quality, and durability at a competitive price. Manufactured to the highest standards of the industry, these spring hold down pins...Meets or exceeds original part specificationsExact fitment and direct replacement$2.16 - $23.66
- Carlson®Drum Brake Wheel Cylinder LinkDrum Brake Wheel Cylinder Link by Carlson®. This product is made from the highest quality material and offered at a price you can afford. Meeting all OE standards and specifications, the product is properly positioned in the shoe notch...Meets or exceeds original part specificationsExact fitment and direct replacement$2.16 - $5.13
- Carlson®Low Frequency Noise DamperLow Frequency Noise Damper by Carlson®. Say good bye to irritating low frequency brake noise with this innovative product by Carlson. Thanks to its incorporated silicone spring, this low frequency noise damper successfully eliminates...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$15.78 - $23.54
- GENUINE®Brake Hardware KitBrake Hardware Kit 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$5.16 - $215.85
- GENUINE®Brake Pad ClipBrake Pad Clip 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 you'll...Designed to restore your vehicle’s brake systemGenuine OE replacement parts from the OE manufacturer$6.66 - $98.16
- GENUINE®Brake Pad PinBrake Pad Pin 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 you'll...Designed to restore your vehicle’s brake systemGenuine OE replacement parts from the OE manufacturer$13.80 - $363.17
- GENUINE®Brake Pad Pin SetBrake Pad Pin Set 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$28.85 - $61.00
- GENUINE®Brake Pad Sensor ClipBrake Pad Sensor Clip 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$1.32 - $21.99
- GENUINE®Brake Pad ShimBrake Pad Shim 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 you'll...Designed to restore your vehicle’s brake systemGenuine OE replacement parts from the OE manufacturer$8.16 - $64.66
- GENUINE®Brake Release KnobBrake Release Knob 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$2.61 - $3.23
- GENUINE®Parking Brake Clevis PinParking Brake Clevis Pin 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...Designed to restore your vehicle’s brake systemGenuine OE replacement parts from the OE manufacturer$7.24
- GENUINE®Reservoir Cap SealReservoir Cap Seal 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$14.55
- Genuine®Anti Rattle SpringAnti Rattle Spring 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$6.68 - $176.90
- Genuine®Booster BushingBooster Bushing 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$12.35 - $25.56
- Genuine®Booster GasketBooster Gasket 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$12.65 - $16.27
- Genuine®Booster Repair KitBooster Repair Kit 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$95.01 - $326.74
- Genuine®Brake Bleed Screw CapBrake Bleed Screw Cap 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$0.49 - $13.52
- Genuine®Brake Bleeder ScrewBrake Bleeder Screw 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$6.23 - $17.36
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.