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US $27.99
A Primer on Performance Brakes
Some of the terms often associated with high-performance brakes are confusing, so we thought an article that dispels some of the mystery associated with the subject was in order. At the very least, reading this introduction will get you on your way to understanding the superior quality of performance brakes.
Performance kits are designed for big cars with lots of engine, horsepower, or extra weight that make the ability to slow down or stop quickly essential. Custom brakes can also increase the value of a car by simply making it more visually appealing to the eyes. This is the dividing line between aesthetics and true performance requirements. Depending on the vehicle, these two factors are either diametrically opposed or equally considered to produce the best design.
For instance, consider the differences between cross-drilled and dimpled rotors. The technique of drilling holes directly through disc brakes originated in the 1960s as a strategy to dissipate heat and counteract the gas and debris that built up in the gap between disc and pad, hurting performance on demand. The side effect of this technique was that the discs cracked under stress or wore out prematurely.
By contrast, modern manufacturers use superior engineering to mold components together. In effect, they either don’t drill directly through rotors (dimpled), add vertical slots, or cross-drill at an angle to balance the stress more effectively and still achieve the same result. Stronger metals like silicon carbide also hold up better to the extreme temperatures and force applied by the weight of the vehicle.
This is the main reason for the gradual transition to carbon-ceramic brakes (officially known as ceramic composite, or CCB) throughout the automobile industry. A Ferrari 612 Scaglietti can reach 100 kph in four seconds, but it can also stop on a dime from 160 kph in the same time. This type of technology, currently available on only the most expensive cars on the lot, will eventually filter down to the kind of cars we drive to the corner store.
Ferrari has taken the lead on this issue by including carbon-ceramic brakes on all their vehicles. Porsche has also optioned performance brakes for their latest models, like the Boxster S and the 911 GT3. Combined with aluminum calipers, CCBs absorb heat much more efficiently, don’t rust, and they’re up to fifty percent lighter than steel.
And what does less weight in a moving vehicle contribute to? Little things, like handling, aerodynamics, fuel efficiency – all the things that make car companies drool. If you’re building either one or fifty thousand high performance cars, there is no downside, except the extra expense, which you, in turn, pass on to the consumer.
In fact, ceramic and carbon fiber materials are becoming more the rule than the exception in modern auto design. Body panels, seats, chassis, mufflers, air filters – the list is extensive. The problem in stretching this philosophy to entire vehicles, of course, is that all this modern metallurgy requires cost and sophistication that some automakers are unable or unwilling to invest in, particularly in lean economic times.
About the Author
Premium quality EBC brake pads and rotors for cars, trucks, motorcycles, is our business .... all made in the UK.For further information regarding our range of performance brakes and where you can buy them from, please visit http://www.ebcbrakes.com.
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SSBC Brake Caliper Brackets $122.99 SSBC Brake Caliper Brackets |
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SSBC Brake Caliper $122.99 SSBC Brake Caliper |
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Lisle LIS13410 Steel Brake Caliper Brush $24.05 Cleans brake caliper mounting surfaces. Removes brake dust rust and other debris from brake caliper castings. Brush is made with heavyduty steel wire and is angled to fit into tight places. 6Brush comes with molded handle grip for easy use |
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Lisle Pneumatic Brake Caliper Tool Kit. Each $175.34 Manufacturer: Lisle. Each. Features and Benefits: For rotating pistons back into the caliper to provide clearance for new pads Pneumatic cylinder pushes adapter against brake caliper piston Pivoting handle provides leverage to rotate stubborn pistons bac |
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Brake Caliper Mounting Kit $61.99 Lone Star Racing Brake Caliper Mounting Kit Get everything secured and squared away with this brake caliper mounting kit. |
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Lisle Pneumatic Rear Brake Caliper Tool Kit $155.95 For rotating pistons back into the caliper to provide clearance for new pads Pneumatic cylinder pushes adapter against brake caliper piston Pivoting handle provides leverage to rotate stubborn pistons back into the caliper Turn valve counterclockwise, then by hand, slide shaft with proper adapter to engage piston Turn valve clockwise to turn on air pressure Rotate piston back into brake cylinder clockwise or counter clockwise Turn valve counterclockwise to release air pressure to remove tool Includes 5 adapters for use in both 2- and 4-wheel disc brake assemblies of most domestic and import cars Tool may be used on or off the car Pins on 2B Adapter are now smaller in diameter to fit newer Mazda 3 and Mini Cooper applications Set comes in blow-molded case for storage Demonstration: |
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Lisle LIS65450 Pneumatic Brake Caliper Tool Kit $231.64 Features and Benefits:. For rotating pistons back into the caliper to provide clearance for new pads. Pneumatic cylinder pushes adapter against brake caliper piston. Pivoting handle provides leverage to rotate stubborn pistons back into the caliper. Includes 5 adapters for use in both 2 and 4wheel disc brake assemblies of most domestic and import cars. Tool may be used ldquo;onrdquo; or ldquo;offrdquo; the car and works on right or left hand thread. By hand slide shaft with proper adapter to engage piston. Turn valve clockwise to turn on air pressure. Rotate piston back into brake cylinder clockwise or counter clockwise. Turn valve counterclockwise to release air pressure to remove tool. Set comes in blowmolded case for storage. |
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Brake Caliper Pistons $34.99 K&L Brake Caliper Pistons Replace your brake caliper piston with an OEM quality one from K&L. These pistons are sold individually, please order the number that are required to complete your bike's brake job. |
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SSBC Repair Kit for Disc Brake Caliper (Front) [65-82 Corvette] $35 Brake Caliper Rebuild Kit;; Front;; For 1 Caliper |
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SSBC Repair Kit for Disc Brake Caliper (Rear) [65-82 Corvette] $35 Brake Caliper Rebuild Kit;; Rear;; For 1 Caliper |
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SSBC Repair Kit for Disc Brake Caliper (Front) [88-96 Corvette] $22 Brake Caliper Rebuild Kit;; Front;; For 1 Caliper |
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Lisle Dual Piston Brake Caliper Compressor $39.95 Compresses dual brake pistons simultaneously Squeeze the tool handle until the plunger contacts the inboard brake pad Continue squeezing to compress both pistons Makes dual piston pad replacement a simple job Demonstration: |
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Chrome Rear Brake Caliper $189.95 Drag Specialties Chrome Rear Brake Caliper Mounts directly to the OEM mounting bracket Accepts OEM bolts, shims, bushing and retainer (not included) Brake pads and bleeder screw included (unless noted) **Note: Brake pads and bleeder screw must be purchased separately for L87-99 Big Twin and L87-99 XL caliper. |
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Lisle LIS65450 Pneumatic Rear Brake Caliper Tool Kit $231.64 Makes this tough job quick and easy. For rotating pistons back into the caliper to provide clearance for new pads. Pneumatic cylinder pushes adapter against brake caliper piston. Pivoting handle provides leverage to rotate stubborn pistons back into the caliper. Turn valve counterclockwise then by hand slide shaft with proper adapter to engage piston. Turn valve clockwise to turn on air pressure. Rotate piston back into brake cylinder clockwise or counter clockwise. Turn valve counterclockwise to release air pressure to remove tool. Tool may be used "on or "off the car. Includes 5 adapters for use in both 2 and 4wheel disc brake assemblies of most domestic and import cars. Pins on 2B Adapter are now smaller in diameter to fit newer Mazda 3 and Mini Cooper applications. Set comes in blowmolded case for storage |
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Jeep Brake Caliper 16744.04 $63.99 1978 to 1981 Jeep CJ;Front passenger side;2 bolt caliper bracket;Remanufactured JEEP CJ5 CJ7 1978 1979 3.8L (232) 4.2L (258) 5L (304) GAS Jeep Brake Caliper 16744.04 |
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SSBC Seal Kit for Disc Brake Caliper Piston [65-66 Mustang] $22 Brake Caliper Seal Kit;; 4-Piston |
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SSBC Seal Kit for Disc Brake Caliper Piston [67 Mustang] $22 Brake Caliper Seal Kit;; 4-Piston |
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Brake Caliper Rebuild Kit $12.95 Moose Racing Brake Caliper Rebuild Kit Rebuild that old worn Brake Caliper with this Moose Racing Brake Caliper Rebuild Kit. Give your brakes that new feeling and stop where and when you need to. Each kit includes all necessary rubber components and pad hanger pins if its applicable Made by Nissin, an OE manufacture in Japan |
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Brake Caliper Rebuild Kits $15.99 K&L Brake Caliper Rebuild Kits No need to look up individual parts when rebuilding your caliper, K&L has a kit for the whole thing. All the parts you need?to rebuild one caliper that exceed OE quality. Kits contain parts to rebuild one caliper assembly, if you need to rebuild two calipers, order two kits Must use original brake caliper spring and piston, not included in kit Kit may differ from image depending on make and model Please feel free to call our helpful customer service staff with any questions at (877) 668-6872 |
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Brake Caliper Bolt by Omix-Ada $3.99 1977-81 CJ;For single bolt caliper |
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1994-1998 Ford Mustang Brake Caliper PBR Ford Brake Caliper W0133-1602253 $222.94 w/ oe style pads. auto parts warehouse has extensive pbr brake caliper catalogs.we are now offering free shipping on all pbr brake caliper orders over $50.00. our secure pbr brake caliper catalog is available every hour of everyday. shop with confidence for all your pbr brake caliper needs. pbr brake caliper are in stock and available today. save upto 60% off dealer price on your next pbr brake caliper purchase. our online catalog contains a wide selection of the oem and aftermarket parts you need at unbeatable prices |
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1975-1984 Volvo 242 Brake Caliper Replacement Volvo Brake Caliper REPV271701 $28.89 brake caliper semi-loaded new sold individually includes oe metal piston 2 copper washers and mounting bracket features white zinc plating that prevents rust and corrosion a high quality oe replacement brake caliper backed by 1-year unlimited-mileage warranty auto parts warehouse has extensive replacement brake caliper catalogs.we are now offering free shipping on all replacement brake caliper orders over $50.00. our secure replacement brake caliper catalog is available every hour of everyday. shop with confidence for all your replacement brake caliper needs. replacement brake caliper are in stock and available today. save upto 60% off dealer price on your next replacement brake caliper purchase. our online catalog contains a wide selection of the oem and aftermarket parts you need at unbeatable prices |
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1975-1984 Volvo 242 Brake Caliper Replacement Volvo Brake Caliper REPV271702 $32.19 brake caliper semi-loaded new sold individually includes oe metal piston 2 copper washers and mounting bracket features white zinc plating that prevents rust and corrosion a high quality oe replacement brake caliper backed by 1-year unlimited-mileage warranty auto parts warehouse has extensive replacement brake caliper catalogs.we are now offering free shipping on all replacement brake caliper orders over $50.00. our secure replacement brake caliper catalog is available every hour of everyday. shop with confidence for all your replacement brake caliper needs. replacement brake caliper are in stock and available today. save upto 60% off dealer price on your next replacement brake caliper purchase. our online catalog contains a wide selection of the oem and aftermarket parts you need at unbeatable prices |
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Brake Caliper by Omix-Ada $63.99 1978-81 CJ;Front driver side;2 bolt caliper bracket;Remanufactured |
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SSBC Disc Brake Pad and Caliper Kit (Front Left) [68-73 Mustang] $64 Brake Caliper/Pad Set;; Front Left;; Rebuilt Single Piston Caliper |
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SSBC Disc Brake Pad and Caliper Kit (Front Right) [68-73 Mustang] $64 Brake Caliper/Pad Set;; Front Right;; Rebuilt Single Piston Caliper |
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2006-2007 Mazda 6 Brake Caliper Centric Mazda Brake Caliper 141.45557 $71.13 centric semi-loaded brake caliper remanufactured sold individually includes mounting hardware does not include brake pads engineered to meet or exceed oe specifications for a worry-free performance tumble blasted with steel shot to achieve good-as-new condition treated with anti-corrosion finish 100 percent pressure tested and inspected to guarantee proper operation auto parts warehouse has extensive centric brake caliper catalogs.we are now offering free shipping on all centric brake caliper orders over $50.00. our secure centric brake caliper catalog is available every hour of everyday. shop with confidence for all your centric brake caliper needs. centric brake caliper are in stock and available today. save upto 60% off dealer price on your next centric brake caliper purchase. our online catalog contains a wide selection of the oem and aftermarket parts you need at unbeatable prices |
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2006-2007 Mazda 6 Brake Caliper Centric Mazda Brake Caliper 141.45558 $71.13 centric semi-loaded brake caliper remanufactured sold individually includes mounting hardware does not include brake pads engineered to meet or exceed oe specifications for a worry-free performance tumble blasted with steel shot to achieve good-as-new condition treated with anti-corrosion finish 100 percent pressure tested and inspected to guarantee proper operation auto parts warehouse has extensive centric brake caliper catalogs.we are now offering free shipping on all centric brake caliper orders over $50.00. our secure centric brake caliper catalog is available every hour of everyday. shop with confidence for all your centric brake caliper needs. centric brake caliper are in stock and available today. save upto 60% off dealer price on your next centric brake caliper purchase. our online catalog contains a wide selection of the oem and aftermarket parts you need at unbeatable prices |
