- Durability - ACDelco Professional DuraStop Brakes are designed to help resist corrosion and premature wear
- Quiet - You won't hear much from these high-quality brakes parts
- Quality Assurance - ACDelco Professional DuraStop Brakes are the most thoroughly, independently tested brakes on the aftermarket. ACDelco submits its brake products through a range of test methods, including D3EA® and SAE J2784 for braking effectiveness, along with Noise/Vibration/Harshness (NVH) and durability/wear testing. This allows us to deliver the high-quality product that an ACDelco customer expects. No manufacturer tests or audits its replacement brake products to the level of ACDelco. Read about Dual Dynamometer Differential Effectiveness Analysis (D3EA®) and SAE J2784.
- Warranty - ACDelco Professional DuraStop brake pads and shoes carry a limited lifetime warranty.* All other Professional DuraStop brake products carry a 12 month/12,000 mile mimited warranty from sale or installation.
* To the original retail purchaser. Parts only; installation not included. See your local retailer or independent service center that offers ACDelco parts for details.
Find
out more about ACDelco Professional DuraStop®
Ceramic Brake Pads and how they fit into the Brakes System with the
product facts below.
Brake Pads:
FUNCTION:
Flat pads with frictional materials contact the rotor to help slow or stop the vehicle (disc brakes)
SIGNS OF WEAR:
Chirping, grinding or squealing noise, difficulty stopping the vehicle
DID YOU KNOW:
When you step on your brake pedal, you command a stopping force 10 times as powerful as the force that puts the car in motion. The brakes system can exert as much as 1,000 pounds (450 kg) of hydraulic pressure on each of the four brakes.
WHAT IT DOES:
The Brake System applies frictional force to the wheels to slow or stop the vehicle.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE:
The following inspections and maintenance procedures can help prevent potential brake problems:
Check brake fluid
level at every oil change. Replace fluid according to Owner's
Manual recommendations. Calipers and
wheel cylinders should be checked every brake inspection and
serviced or replaced as required. Inspect the brake lines for rust,
punctures or visible leaks (you
may be able to do this, but consult a qualified technician if
necessary) The following should be
conducted by a qualified technician: Inspection of the brake hoses
for
brittleness or cracking Inspection
of brake lining and pads for wear or contamination by brake fluid
or
grease Inspection of wheel bearings
and grease seals Parking
brake adjustments (as needed) New DuraStop rotors DO NOT need
machining. Used rotors can be machined provided minimum
thickness can be maintained: Before
you machine rotors, make sure the lathe is clean, within specs and
has sharp tool bits. After completing
the finish cut, sand both sides of the rotor for one minute per
side
using a sanding block and 130- to 150-grit sandpaper to obtain a
non-directional finish. After
sanding, wash the rotor with dish soap and water. DO NOT clean the
rotor with brake cleaner/solvent-based product. Thoroughly clean the calipers, caliper
slidesand hardware. Remove all dirt, rust and grease.
DuraStop brake tech tips:
Lubricate
caliper slides, shims and rubber components. Use ACDelco silicone-based lubricant or
equivalent before installation. ACDelco lubricant is rated at
2,000°F. DO NOT use a petroleum-based or spray adhesive
product: Lubricate all
hardware rubber components and all metal-to-metal contact points.
Give caliper slides and
disc pad shims/insulators a thin film of lubricant. This will allow
the shim to withstand normal brake pad movement without damage
to
the shim. Additionally, this helps dampen vibration. Make sure the disc pads are tight in the
caliper and torque the caliper to the housing.
Check the adjustment of the rear brakes.
Adjust if necessary.
After cleaning all wheel-hub mating
surfaces, install the wheels. Make sure they are torqued to
manufacturer's specifications.
Brake Pads:
FUNCTION:
Flat pads with frictional materials contact the rotor to help slow or stop the vehicle (disc brakes)
SIGNS OF WEAR:
Chirping, grinding or squealing noise, difficulty stopping the vehicle
DID YOU KNOW:
When you step on your brake pedal, you command a stopping force 10 times as powerful as the force that puts the car in motion. The brakes system can exert as much as 1,000 pounds (450 kg) of hydraulic pressure on each of the four brakes.
WHAT IT DOES:
The Brake System applies frictional force to the wheels to slow or stop the vehicle.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE:
The following inspections and maintenance procedures can help prevent potential brake problems:
DuraStop brake tech tips:
