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Brake Buying Guide

Factory replacement parts meet or exceed the performance, durability and reliability of the brake components originally equipped on your vehicle for a lot less money.

If you're interested in upgrading your brakes for improved stopping distances, less brake fade with better feel and control, then consider installing performance brake components. Designed to perform better than factory replacement brakes, performance parts are the best choice if:

  • The factory brakes are inadequate (long stops, too dusty, etc...)
  • Driving style is more aggressive than normal drivers.
  • Stronger brakes needed to offset increased horsepower.
  • The vehicle carries a heavy load everyday, or is used for towing.
  • Larger wheels and tires increased stopping distances.

Factory Replacement Pads Performance Pads

Factory Replacement Brake Pads

EBC Ultimax

Akebono

Bendix

Centric

PBR

Raybestos

 

Performance Brake Pads

EBC

Hawk Performance

Performance Friction

     
Factory Replacement Rotors   Performance Rotors

Factory Replacement Brake Rotor

Aimco

Brembo

Centric

PBR

Raybestos

 

Performance Brake Rotors

EBC

Brembo

PowerSlot

PowerStop

Raybestos

         
Factory Replacement Hoses   Performance Hoses

Factory Replacement Brake Hoses

Centric

PBR

Raybestos

 

Performance Brake Hoses

Russell

Earls

Skyjacker

Pro Comp

         
Factory Replacement Shoes    

Factory Replacement Brake Shoes

Bendix

PBR

Raybestos

 

 

 
         

Factory Replacement Drums

 

Speed Bleeders

Factory Replacement Brake Drum

Aimco

Brembo

PBR

  Speed Bleeders

Earls

Russell

 


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