Want to improve your car's performance? One thing you can do is upgrade your brakes.
As simple as it may sound, upgrading your brakes can actually boost the safety of your vehicle for you and your family because a higher-quality brake system can last longer than the built-in parts, decrease stopping distance in case of an emergency, and perform better under extreme conditions such as floods.
In short, brake upgrades will give an extra margin of safety during unexpected situations and can make all the difference in your time of need.
To help you upgrade your vehicle, here are some of the brake kits you can find on Advance Auto Parts:
Power Stop Z23 Daily Driver Carbon-Fiber Ceramic Brake Pad and Drilled & Slotted Rotor Kit
This complete upgrade kit is for the vehicle you use every day. It features a Power Stop-engineered Carbon-Fiber Ceramic Z23 compound that will significantly enhance your brake's performance. Unlike traditional ceramic brake pads, these low-dust brake pads have multi-layer rubberized shims that provide virtually noise-free braking.
This kit also includes drilled and slotted performance rotors for maximum cooling which will make your brakes work better and prevent them from overheating. The rotors are also zinc-plated for maximum protection against rust while the stainless-steel installation hardware and high-temperature ceramic brake lubricant are included for improved performance.
The brake rotor, pad, and hardware are all engineered to work together to increase your vehicle's stopping power, eliminate dust, and ensure your brakes last longer. This bolt-on upgrade for stock brakes needs no modifications.
Power Stop Z36 Truck and SUV Carbon-Fiber Ceramic Brake Pad and Drilled & Slotted Rotor Kit
As for trucks and SUVs, this complete brake kit is specially engineered to handle the added stress of towing, hauling, mountainous driving, and lifted trucks. For an enhanced strength needed in heavier vehicles and loads, this kit includes Proprietary Carbon-Fiber Ceramic Z36 brake pads. Unlike typical ceramic brake pads, these stainless-steel pad shims resist the increased temperatures common in heavy-duty applications. They are low-dust, too.
Similarly, this kit includes drilled, slotted, and zinc-plated performance rotors for maximum cooling, and the bolt-on upgrade for stock brakes needs no modifications. The installation hardware is also made of stainless steel combined with a high-temperature ceramic brake lubricant.
These brake rotors, pads, and hardware are specially engineered to work together to increase the overall braking power on vehicles with heavier loads.
Stoptech High-Performance Big Brake Kit, Red Caliper, Slotted Two-Piece Rotor, Front
If you race, you need this high-performance brake kit. StopTech is a high-performance racing brand from Centric Parts, one of the leading innovators of world-class brake components and systems for production-based race cars and high-performance vehicles on streets and tracks. They were the first to offer balanced brake upgrades for production cars and are now known as the worldwide leader of innovative overall braking performance.
This kit also features fully forged calipers with patented stiffening bridges for an upgraded handling response. It also comes with patented two-piece AeroRotors for optimized cooling, and braided stainless steel brake lines that reduce the swelling associated with standard rubber brake lines.
Lastly, all of the mounting brackets and necessary hardware to complete the installation are included for a smooth and hassle-free process.
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is one of the leading providers of automotive aftermarket parts in the US for professional installers and even do-it-yourself customers. Here, you can shop for everything you need for your car from accessories, electronics, to tools.
You can even customize your upgrades! They also offer a wide selection of brake pads and shoes, rotors, calipers, hoses, wheel cylinders and parts, and more. Click here to check out all the power stop brakes available on their website.
