BUYERS’ GUIDE

AC Delco Gold Brake Pads

Description: AC Delco’s Gold Brake Pads are the high-quality alternative to OE parts and are manufactured to meet expectations for form, fit and function. The pads follow OE slots and chamfers to deliver optimal performance and noise suppression and offer platform-specific ceramic and semi-metallic formulations that follow OE friction material. Counterweights also follow OE dimensions and specs which also help to reduce noise and vibration throughout the brake system.

Specifications: Backing plates are black powder coated for corrosion resistance.

Applications: Available for most trucks and SUVs. Visit website for complete listings.

Website: www.acdelcocanada.com

Akebono Performance Ultra-Premium Ceramic Brake Pads

Description: Akebono’s Performance Ultra-Premium Ceramic Brake Pads are ideal for light trucks, SUVs, and commercial or municipality fleet vehicles of all shapes and sizes and will provide increased braking performance and longer pad life which results in extended service intervals.

Specifications: The pads are produced from proprietary ceramic formulations for maximum friction, rotor compatibility and unique braking requirements.

Applications: Ideal for use in commercial or fleet vehicles.

Website: www.akebonobrakes.com

Brembo Brake Packages for GM Trucks and SUVs

Description: Brembo’s Performance Brake Upgrade system for GM trucks and SUVs are designed for quiet, consistent operation on the street and dependable, robust stopping when working or towing. The kits use a six-piston caliper that works in combination with a wide variety of GM production and GM Accessory wheels.

Specifications: The rotors are significantly larger than production and the system provides an 84-percent increase in brake pad area.

Applications: Available for the Chevrolet Silverado, Tahoe, Suburban and the GMC Sierra Yukon, Yukon XL and Cadillac Escalade.

Website: www.brembo.com

Hawk Super Duty Brake Pads

Description: What Hawk has learned from working with its mining, construction and military customers, they’ve put into their Super Duty compound for heavy duty on- and off-highway braking. Specially designed to provide the performance light- to medium-duty trucks need to bring heavy payloads to a safe stop, expect extremely-high fade resistance with superior high-temperature rotor and pad wear.

Specifications: Perfect for your ¾- or 1-ton truck which sees consistent towing.

Applications: 3/4 and 1-Ton Trucks.

Website: www.hawkperformance.com

Hawk Talon Rotors

Description: Talon Rotors from Hawk Performance are the high-performance rotor replacements that utilize it to offer longer, stronger performance over the life of your vehicle. All rotors are balanced with CNC-programmed, precision-milled slots to significantly reduce harmonic resonance issues and maintain a clean pad surface.

Specifications: Made using G300 metallurgy which is a superior automotive casting material.

Applications: Jeeps, Trucks, SUVs & 3/4, 1-Ton Trucks.

Website: www.hawkperformance.com

Raybestos R-Line Rotors

Description: Raybestos R-Line rotors are engineered for everyday driving conditions and are developed from OE samples and made with G3000-qualified material which ensures form, fit and function for dependable braking. The rotors meet the SAE standard for tensile strength which provides structural integrity and a maximum service life.

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Specifications: R-Line rotors are mill-balanced and 100-percent validated which helps minimize the thickness variation on the rotor.

Applications: 99.8-percent coverage for import and domestic cars, light trucks and SUVs. Visit website for complete listings.

Website: www.brakepartsinc.com

SSBC Front B-Barbarian Caliper Upgrade Kit for Ram Trucks

Description: SSBC’s Front B8-Barbarian A404-10BLK front brake caliper upgrade kits feature eight-piston machined billet aluminum calipers with stainless steel pistons that are designed to fit behind factory wheels and use stock rotors. The calipers are designed to provide substantially more stopping power and come with high-performance severe-duty brake pads and all necessary hardware.

Specifications: Calipers are made from lightweight, large-bore, aircraft-grade T6061 aluminum.

Applications: Available for 2009-2020 (Dodge) Ram 2500/3500 pickups.

Website: www.ssbc-usa.com

StopTech Big Brake Kits

Description: StopTech’s Big Brake Kits exceed stock performance in two key areas: first, with larger rotors that increase heat capacity and second, with stiffer calipers and stainless steel lines that reduce system compliance, which provides consistent pedal feel and confidence-inspiring responsiveness. Every Big Brake Kit is engineered to produce optimal balance using caliper bores and pistons specifically selected and tested for each vehicle application.

Specifications: Patented AeroRotors are included that offer the best airflow for better cooling, less fade and longer rotor and pad life.

Applications: Available for a wide variety of applications. Visit website for complete listings. Website: www.stoptech.com

Wagner SD Brake Pads

Description: Wagner’s SD brake pads are exclusively engineered for vehicles that are driven in extreme environments and are the ideal solution for frequent stopping, gear hauling and heavy payloads. The semi-metallic, carbon-based friction material is engineered by Wagner and the pads are put through rigorous, OE-style on-vehicle testing to ensure optimal braking performance.

Specifications: Features OE-style shims, slots and chamfers and come with stainless-steel hardware kits for key applications.

Applications: Available for a wide variety of vehicles. Visit website for complete listings. Website: www.wagnerbrake.com

Wilwood Aero-DM - Six Piston Direct Mount Truck Front Brake Kits

Description: Wilwood has re-engineered its Aerolite six piston caliper to install directly on the factory mounts on two or four-wheel-drive 1/2-ton trucks and SUVs. These new kits give upgraded stopping and holding power, yet fit under most 17” wheels popular with off-roaders. Complete brake kits include stainless Flexlines.

Specifications: Forged aluminum six piston calipers with OEM style, one-piece 13.38” x 1.25” premium long-grain carbon iron alloy brake rotors. Designed to work with factory rear brakes, master cylinder, and computers.

Applications: 1999-2023 Chevy/GMC Trucks and SUVs; 2010-2021 Ford F-150, Raptor, and Expedition; 2007-2022 Jeep Wrangler, and Gladiator; 2015-2021 Toyota 4Runner

Website: www.Wilwood.com

Wilwood TXR - Six Piston Ram 1500 Big Brake Kit

Description: Huge 16” rotors with six piston Tactical Xtreme calipers deliver added security for towing, hauling, or mountain driving. Greater clamping force, increased brake torque, and more thermal capacity for severe use.

Specifications: Forged aluminum calipers with 16.00” x 1.38” military grade Spec37 iron alloy rotors. Designed to work under most 20” wheels, with factory rear brakes, master cylinder, and computer.

Application: 2019-2022 Ram 1500 two and four-wheel-drive.

Website: www.Wilwood.com