Brake

ABS accumulator

The Anti-Lock Brake System is a highly sophisticated braking system which is found in many newer vehicles. Most new vehicles are designed with some type of ABS brakes. Anti-Lock Brakes work with a 4 wheel system which stops the possibility of wheels locking up. This is done easily as the brake pressure is regulated during [...]

High performance brake pads

There are a number of different brake pads out there, but they are not all the same. Many people want to purchase high performance brake pads to help their vehicles slow down or stop better. However, not everyone has the same idea as to what a high performance brake pad should be. For some, it [...]

Brake pad wear sensor

When it comes to maintenance on our vehicles, keeping the brakes in proper working order is a must. Letting the brakes on your car become worn down is very dangerous. Being in a situation where you must hit the brakes suddenly and your petal is to the floor and the car is still not slowing [...]

Operational brake booster vacuum

The brake booster vacuum is a very important piece of hardware in all modern vehicles. It is a round black canister that is located at the back of the engine that draws vacuum force from the vehicle whenever the brake pedal is depressed in the vehicle. By putting your foot on the brake pedal, you [...]

Drum to disc brake conversion kits

There are several extremely crucial parts to a car and the brakes are definitely one of those parts. The brakes allow us to stop our vehicles when needed and without working brakes we can have a serious accident. Brakes must be maintained at all times to prevent you from rear ending the car in front [...]

Brake caliper covers

The brake caliper is an important part with a very important function. It allows the wheel to stop when the brake is applied by the driver. It pushes the brake pads against the wheel parts that cause the wheel to stop moving. These often rust and become dirty over time becoming unattractive as well as [...]

Electric parking brake

Electric parking brakes (EPB) offer the consumer the convenience of placing the parking break anywhere in the car and more vehicle safety, and reduce the human error of forgetting to engage the parking brake. Not only does this promote comfort for the driver, it also is more comfortable and allows for more interior design options. [...]

Power brake booster

A power brake booster will increase the performance of the breaks on your vehicle, thereby making it much safer and easier to stop. It will give superior braking performance by boosting the pressure as you step on the brake pedal. A power brake booster also will allow for much less foot pressure to be applied [...]

Disc brake caliper

A disc brake caliper is the device on which brake pads are mounted in the operation of a disc brake system. Disc brakes slow or stop the vehicle through the rotation of the wheel. Usually made of cast iron or ceramics, these brakes are connected to the wheel and operate on friction created by the [...]

Diesel vacuum pump

The diesel vacuum pump is an essential component for power brakes in diesel engine vehicles. By extracting air from the brake booster, it helps reduce the effort required to depress the brake pedal. Some pumps use a vane and rotor mechanism to create suction pressure, while others use a rubber diaphragm and plunger rod. Since [...]