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Brake Parts Shopping List
When shopping for parts, remember two important things:
- Oem/Oes (original equipment manufactured/supplied) or equivalent pads and rotors are not always cheap. You do, however, get what you pay for. OE parts will give you the most trouble-free driving and peace of mind. And . . . isn't that what's most important?
- Before requesting any brake parts for your import car, make sure you have the year, exact model designation, engine size and type, brake configuration, type of rotors (solid or vented), vehicle ID number (VIN) and production date. For Volvos, you'll also need rotor diameter, caliper manufacturer and mount and shape of the pads.
Here is a list of parts you should consider when working on brake systems:
- Front Brake Rotors (Brake Discs)
- Front Brake Pads
- Rear Brake Rotors (Brake Discs) or Rear Brake Drums
- Rear Brake Pads or Brake Shoes
- Brake Sensors (front and/or rear, as applicable)
- Brake Calipers or Caliper Rebuild Kits
- Wheel Cylinders
- Hydraulic Hoses
- Hose/Tube Fittings
- Brake Master Cylinder
- Power Booster
- Reservoir and Grommets
- Brake Proportioning Valve Assembly
- Hydraulic and Brake Fluid
- Brake Cleaner
- Anti-Squeal Compound
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