Brake Kits

Why should I buy a brake kit?

Using a automotive brake kit will save you time and money by taking the guesswork out of shopping for brake parts for your vehicle. Our brake kits contain matched components that are easy to install and will help your vehicle perform at its best. Make replacing your brakes easy with one of our brake kits.

SuncentAuto’s brake kit options

Replacement Rotor & Pad Kits

Our replacement rotor and pad brake kits contain brand new, direct-fit replacement parts that look and perform as well as or better than a vehicle’s original parts.

What to know before you replace your brakes

Always replace brake parts in pairs

Another reason to replace your brakes using a automotive brake kit is that brake parts should always be replaced in pairs, by front or rear axle. Those parts include pads, rotors, drums, shoes and hydraulic parts. Replacing parts on only one side—left or right—will most likely lead to uneven braking, which can result in the vehicle pulling to one side and reduced stopping power.

What are brakes and what is their role?

Brake systems are made up of multiple parts with one goal: To safely and effectively slow and stop a vehicle by creating the friction to do so. That braking process is accomplished by applying a fixed friction material to a rotating friction surface. The friction material used in that process is either a brake pad or shoe, and the friction surface is either a brake rotor or drum. When the brake pedal is applied, hydraulic fluid is compressed. That force is transferred to the brake caliper or wheel cylinder, which applies pressure to the friction material. The friction material then presses against the friction surface, creating drag on all four wheels and reducing the speed of the vehicle.

Standard replacement brake rotors generally have a plain friction surface, but many rotors for high-performance and truck & 4x4 applications are drilled or slotted, or have a combination of the two features, to cool the rotor, allow water and pad gasses to escape, and provide better pad contact. Drilled and slotted rotors may also have advanced metallurgy, for a greater upgrade in performance and durability. Most brake kit rotors are coated to prevent rust. Various coating methods are used including zinc plating, electroplating and proprietary chemical coatings. Coating the rotors will help keep them looking good, an important consideration with today’s large diameter, thin spoke rims, but they’ll also prevent rust from forming on the backside of the rotor and inside the cooling vanes, which can reduce braking performance.

You can also opt for disc brake kits that include rebuilt, original equipment brake calipers. These calipers have been thoroughly cleaned, inspected, rebuilt using high-temperature piston seals and boots, new hardware, pins, and bleeder screws, and pressure tested to ensure you won’t have any leaks. Some calipers are also powder coated to prevent corrosion and provide an attractive appearance behind your wheels. Finally, we haven’t forgotten those of you with drum brakes. Our automotive brake kits are available for standard duty and for heavy-duty truck and towing applications. They include coated drums, precision cam ground, application specific friction compound brake shoes, and new hardware. Replacement brake kits come with the parts needed to service the brakes on one axle or with components for the brakes at all 4 wheels.