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Quiet braking for fewer comebacks • 99% availability — foreign and domestic* • First to market coverage
Proven reliability. No comebacks.
BRAKE HEADQUARTERS • Quiet braking for fewer comebacks • 99% availability — foreign and domestic* • First to market coverage
For more than 25 years, the Carquest Wearever and Wearever brands have been providing OE-quality
designs and exclusive engineering for maximum performance and reliability. From our trusted Wearever
products to other national brands, we have the pad and rotor options that provide the level of safety you
and your customers can depend on. Plus, with 99% foreign and domestic coverage on brake pads and
rotors for cars and light trucks on the road today, you can be sure we’ll have what you need.
We are your source for the Complete Brake Solution:
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ads and rotors
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Shoes and drums
Brake hardware
Hydraulics
Calipers
Brake fluid and parts cleaner
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Carquest Wearever Platinum Professional
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The optimal braking solution
for the professional.
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Precision-cut backing plate
FEATURES/BENEFITS
Premium underlayer
• Superior formulations — For longer pad life,
improved stopping performance and cleaner wheels
• Premium application-specific formulations with
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OE designed slots and chamfers — For superior
stopping power and pad life
Revolutionary burnishing compound —
Allows proper break-in of pads and rotors
Patented 4-layer HEX Shim Technology —
Eliminates noise
Premium hardware kits where required —
To complete the job
Precision cut, powder coated backing plate —
Prevents rust
Premium underlayer — For reduced vibration
and silent braking
100% positive molding — For consistent
performance
Road tested in multiple environments and
conditions — To meet OE testing standards
Limited Lifetime Warranty
4-Layer HEX Shim Technology
Application-specific formulas
Burnishing compound
Premium hardware kits
Carquest Wearever Platinum Professional
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The result of more than 25 years
of creating quality brake products,
Carquest Wearever Platinum Professional
offers a program designed specifically
for the professional:
• Longer pad life
• Improved stopping performance
• Cleaner wheels
• Silent braking
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Carquest Wearever Gold Brake Pads
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Designed for consistent, quiet
and clean braking.
FEATURES/BENEFITS
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Friction formula — Meets or
exceeds OE style performance
for shorter stopping distances
and extended life
• Advanced, application-specific formulations —
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For exceptional stopping power, longer life and
cleaner wheels
Multi-layer shim design — For ultra-quiet braking
OE designed formulas, slots and chamfers —
For consistent performance
Limited Lifetime Warranty
NEW for 2015: Additional ceramic applications
now covering 97% of aftermarket sales.
Slots/chamfers — OE designed
slots and chamfers for
consistent performance
Friction choice — Ceramic
and/or semi-metallic
formulations to match
OE offering for clean and
confident braking
Wearever Silver Brake Pads
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OE fit and form for dependable
stopping power.
Wearever Silver Brake Pads’ Shim
Single-layer shim absorbs noise
and vibration for consistently
quiet braking.
FEATURES/BENEFITS
• Quality friction formulas — For increased pad life
• OE fit and form — For dependable stopping power
• Single layer shim — For quiet braking
• Limited Lifetime Warranty
Quality friction
formulas
Single-layer shim
Akebono Brake Pads
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Premium OE friction made in the USA.
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FEATURES/BENEFITS
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anufactured by the world’s largest OE
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manufacturer and brake pad supplier
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E validated application specific formulations
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irtually no dust or noise
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ltra-premium ceramic formulations provide
maximum performance and cleaner wheels
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otor-friendly with proven longer rotor life
Ultra-premium ceramic
formulations —
Maximum performance
OE style shim and
application specific
formulations — Virtually
no dust or noise
Wagner ThermoQuiet Brake Pads
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National brands you can trust.
Wagner ThermoQuiet One-Piece Pad Design
FEATURES/BENEFITS
The patented Integrally
Molded Insulator (IMITM)
provides superior noise
dampening, dissipates heat
and eliminates the need for
a conventional shim.
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roprietary new Wagner OE21 low-copper
TM
formulations — Dramatically enhance stopping
power, NVH control and fade resistance with
Wagner ThermoQuiet CeramicNXT®brake pads
• Laser-Shaped Friction — Enhances stopping
power and meets OE specs for increased pad life
• Friction material — Meets OE specs for increased
pad life and cleaner wheels
• Dynamic Noise Absorption — Absorbs vibration
for quieter braking and superior stopping power
• Limited Lifetime Warranty
TM
Dynamic Noise Absorption
TM
Friction material
Laser-Shaped Friction
One-piece brake pad
Dynamic Noise Absorption Technology
Dynamic
Noise
Absorption
Technology
Advanced proprietary
formulations absorb
vibration for quieter braking.
Carquest Wearever Frontline Brake Pads
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Formulated for extreme
braking conditions.
FEATURES/BENEFITS
• E ngineered to withstand extreme heat and
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harsh driving conditions — Providing superior
stopping power
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emi–metallic formula — The perfect choice for
emergency, hauling, pursuit and towing applications
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rake hardware — Included on most applications
where applicable
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ulti-layer shim — Helps dampen noise and
vibration for silent braking
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atching front and rear applications —
The solution for the complete severe
duty brake job
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ormulated and manufactured
specifically to meet or exceed the
severe-duty market’s needs — Delivering
superior stopping power at higher friction
temperatures
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Carquest Wearever Frontline Police Brake Pads
Police specific applications
are included within the the
Carquest Wearever Frontline
program. The formulas
for these applications are
specifically designed to combat
high temperature fade, which
is a common occurence for
pursuit vehicles. Frontline brake
pads passed the Michigan
state police testing standards.
Semi-metallic formula
provides superior stopping
power in extreme braking
conditions
Carquest Wearever Frontline Rotors
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Formulated for severe-duty vehicles.
FEATURES/BENEFITS
• L aboratory tested — For maximum thermal
fatigue resistance
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oated — To prevent rust and corrosion and
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increase free-flow venting for longer rotor life
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E fit design — Machined and balanced for
OE fit, form and function
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orrosion protection — Chromate free and
environmentally friendly
Carquest Wearever Frontline Rotors for Severe Duty
Brake rotors with higher carbon
content provide severe duty
performance without sacrificing
tensile strength. Black
pigmented phosphorus coating
chemically binds with the top
layer of the rotor, creating a
20-micron barrier of protection.
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Carquest Wearever Brake Rotors
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Carquest Wearever rotors meet
OE specifications.
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A Competitor's non-OE Design Rotor
FEATURES/BENEFITS
5.2mm
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anufactured to exacting quality and
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dimensional specifications — Meets or exceeds
OE design for superior stopping power
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E vane size with proper harmonic design —
Improves cooling, eliminates brake noise and
enhances pedal feel
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ir gap matches OE specs — Properly dissipates
and absorbs heat, helping eliminate brake fade
and increase pad life
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on-directional finish — For less break-in time
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eady to install out of the box — Reduces
installation time
10mm
Air gap — Increased air gap
can lead to warped rotors
Plate thickness — Thinner
plates can increase the
likelihood of heat cracking
A Carquest Wearever OE-Design Rotor
6mm
8.4mm
OE vane size
Measurements may vary per application.
Air gap
Superior plate thickness
Wearever Brake Shoes and Drums
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BRAKE SHOES FEATURES/BENEFITS
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E grade steel — For maximum durability
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ontour or cam ground (where required by
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OE design) — Eliminates chatter and rear
wheel lock-up
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E-matched levers and hardware included
(where applicable) for ease of installation
BRAKE DRUM FEATURES/BENEFITS
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ll critical dimensions verified — To ensure fit
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and function
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roper chemical compositions and
microstructure — Ensure absorption and
dissipation of heat
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etained mechanical strength (tensile strength
and hardness) — Ensure drums resist wear
and abrasion
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overed with anti-rust agent and
wrapped in polybag — To prevent rust
Bracketed Brake Calipers
FEATURES/BENEFITS
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re-installed mounting bracket (where
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applicable) and new critical hardware —
Reduces installation time by up to 40% and
limits brake system noise and vibration issues
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ll calipers are tested through a multi-stage
process — Ensures leak-free operation and
100% compatibility between all components
and the vehicle
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luminum machined surface — Removes
pitting and ensures proper sealing
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ust-inhibitor coating
Installation hardware included
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alipers also available
Machined surfaces
to remove pitting
New banjo bolt (where applicable)
and thicker copper washers
Threads re-tapped to
ensure smooth bolt entry
Grooves cut into surface
to seat copper washer
Brake Hydraulics
MASTER CYLINDER FEATURES/BENEFITS
BRAKE HOSE FEATURES/BENEFITS
• Plastic reservoirs are 100% vacuum-tested —
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Boosters
• A ll rubber seals and wear
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eets federal DOT standards — To ensure
To ensure proper function
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ast iron master cylinders come with premium
protective coating — To minimize rust, extending
on-car and on-shelf life
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00% computer testing — Ensures guaranteed,
consistent performance
parts are replaced in units
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pecial formulated antirust coating is applied on
every unit
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nits are remanufactured
in the USA by our factory
trained technicians
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performance and safety
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ew copper washers — Provides hydraulic sealing
Includes brackets (where applicable) and
fittings —For faster, easier installation
Brake Cables
• A ll rubber seals and
Wheel Cylinders
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atches OE specs for
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wear parts are
replaced in units
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pecial formulated
anti-rust coating is
applied on every unit
vehicle integrity, performance
and safety
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mooth brake operation
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orrosion resistant,
durable and reliable
Brake Hardware and Wear Sensors
Install new Wearever® Brake Hardware
and Wear Sensors when replacing pads
to restore the braking system to likenew condition and reduce comebacks.
BRAKE HARDWARE FEATURES/BENEFITS
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E-enhanced design — Formulated for
superior reliability
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nti-rattle rubber-coated clips (where
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applicable) — Reduces noise and excessive
lining travel
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aliper bolts and bushings free caliper
movement — Helps prevent excessive
and uneven pad wear
WEAR SENSOR FEATURES/BENEFITS
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E design — For perfect fit and function
• A vailable where required
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ust be changed when installing new pads
Brake Parts and Chemicals
AGS NiCopp® Brake Lines
NiCopp Brake Lines save your customer
time and money.
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ouble coated, copper nickel alloy
hardware is virtually rust and
corrosion proof
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o bending tools necessary
• A ll lines and coils retain shape
after bending
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eamless tubing is more reliable
under pressure
AGS Poly-Armour® Brake Lines
• 3 0x more resistant to corrosion than steel
• Durable PVF coating
• SAE and Metric in 8"–72" lengths
Wearever® Professional Strength
Brake Parts Cleaner OR
Low VOC Brake Parts Cleaner
• Provides maximum cleaning
without the use of chlorinated
solvents for easy removal of
brake fluid, dirt, grease, oil
and other contaminents
• Quick and complete
evaporation
Brands may vary.
AGS Brake Line Fitting Assortments
• V ariety of popular fitting assortments
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available for both import and domestic
L ocator labels on the
inside lid make
locating, selecting
and re-filling quick
and easy
Wearever® Brake Fluid
• Contains lubricants and
inhibitors for corrosion
protection and controls
rubber swell
• Meets or exceeds Federal
Standards FMVSS116, DOT 3
and SAEJ1703
Brands may vary.
Shop Supplies
Super Clean® Degreaser
• Industrial strength that
dissolves grease on contact.
Removes grime, oil, wax, dirt
and tar.
Purple Power® Degreaser
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oncentrated formula
• P enetrates grease, oil and
dirt on contact
CRC® Brakleen®
Brake Parts Cleaner
• Non-chlorinated low VOC
• 5 gallon
CRC® Parts Washer Solvent
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an be used with parts
washer machines
• F or most metal, plastic
and painted surfaces
• Use at full
or diluted
strength
Jobmate™ Red Shop Towels
• 1 00% cotton towels absorb
oil and grease
SCOTT® Shop Towels
• Easy to dispense and carry
• Box protects towels from dirt
GOJO® Hand
Cleaning Solutions
• T he most effective
hand cleaners for
the job
ZEP® Hand Cleaner
• A vailable in cherry and
orange pumice
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ispenser also
available
Brake Pads Comparison Chart
ADVANCE
PROGRAM
FEATURES AND
BENEFITS***
LEVEL
OTHER
PRIVATE LABEL REPLACEMENT BRAKE PADS
Premium
Best
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The optimal braking
solution for the
professional; Designed
for no comebacks;
Multi-layer shim; Pad
installation hardware
included where required;
100% positive molding
Engineered for
exceptional stopping
power, longer pad life
and cleaner wheels;
Multi-layer shim
Carquest®
Wearever®
Platinum
Professional†
Carquest®
Wearever®
Gold†
BrakeBest®
Select
Ceramic
BrakeBest
Select
Ultra Premium
Premium™
Duralast®
Gold CMAX
No Option
Duralast
Gold
ProStop®
Platinum,
ProStop
Ceramic
No Option
SST
No Option
Perfect Stop
No Option
Raybestos
Advanced
Technology
105 Series
Posi Quiet
Raybestos
Professional
Grade, Monroe
Prosolution,
Mighty System XL
Better
Quality friction material
and single layer shim
Wearever®
Silver
BrakeBest
Proformer™
Duralast
ProStop
Silver Plus
Ultra Stop
104 Series
Posi Quiet
Wagner
QuickStop,
Raybestos
Standard Grade,
Monroe
Dynamics,
Mighty TecSelect
Good
Safe, economical
friction material
Economy**
Standard
Brake
No Option
ValuCraft††
ValueGrade
No Option
Stop Master
300/301
Series
No Option
Brands may vary.
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Availability may vary by application and location.
While supplies last.
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Features and benefits of competitor products vary by brand.
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Brake Pads Comparison Chart
ADVANCE
PROGRAM
FEATURES AND
BENEFITS***
LEVEL
OTHER
SEVERE DUTY/FLEET, NATIONAL BRANDS AND ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT BRAKE PADS
Severe
Duty/
Fleet
National
Brands
Original
Equipment
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Engineered to withstand
extreme heat and harsh
driving conditions; Semimetallic formulations
specifically designed
for emergency, hauling,
pursuit and towing
applications
Wearever®
Frontline,
Wagner®
Severe Duty
Wagner
Severe Duty,
Performance
Friction
IMI sound insulator
“one-piece design”
for silent braking;
Wagner EDGE lasershaped friction
Wagner®
ThermoQuiet
Wagner
ThermoQuiet
No Option
Akebono
Import Direct
No Option
Manufactured by the
world’s largest OE
brake pad supplier;
Virtually no dust or
noise; Ultra-premium
ceramic formulations for
maximum performance
and cleaner wheels
Brands may vary.
While supplies last.
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Ultra Premium
Severe Duty
Duralast®
Gold
Severe Duty
No Option
Performance®
Friction, Hawk
Performance®,
Bendix® FM,
Raybestos®,
Monroe® Severe
Solution, Mighty
System XL®
Severe Duty
Wagner
ThermoQuiet
No Option
Raybestos
Element 3,
Bosch™
QuietCast,
Bendix®
No Option
100 Series
No Option
No Option
No Option
No Option
No Option
No Option
Wagner
ThermoQuiet
No Option
Akebono
Akebono
Features and benefits of competitor products vary by brand.
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We carry brake pads and rotors for 99% of the cars and light trucks on the road today. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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We are committed to
the success of our
commercial customers.
Every interaction. Every day.
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