1978 Chevrolet Nova Brake Pads and Shoes

Essential 1978 Chevrolet Nova Brake Pads and Shoes

Wagner – ThermoQuiet Disc Brake Pad Set (Part No.PD242)

ThermoQuiet Disc Brake Pad Set

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$20.00
Wagner TQ® brake pads feature a zero-copper friction formulation and a unique Integrally Molded Insulator (IMI¿) technology for quieter operation.

Product Features:
  • ONE-PIECE DESIGN — IMI┐ technology integrates friction material, backing plate and insulator into the brake pad for select applications
  • HARDWARE INCLUIDO: Hardware de acero inoxidable de primera calidad incluido para aplicaciones selectas
  • ZERO COPPER FORMULATION — Features Wagner OE25┐ zero-copper friction formulation
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Bosch – QuietCast Ceramic Pads w/ Shims (Part No.N1010440917BOS)

QuietCast Ceramic Pads w/ Shims

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$52.23
Bosch QuietCast Ceramic raises aftermarket brake pad technology to a whole new level. Employing the industry’s best pre-attached, rubber core shims and Molded Shim Technology (on selected applications), QuietCast delivers the quiet operation you and your customers expect with the durability and long life that are the hallmarks of all Bosch products. Every Bosch QuietCast Disc Brake Pad is fitted with the industry’s best pre-attached rubber core shim. This shim style is the most predominant type used by OE manufacturers and is exclusively offered by Bosch for the independent aftermarket.

Product Features:
  • OE-Equivalent and Direct Fit application.
  • OE style rubber-core shims
  • Special Advanced, platform-specific ceramic formulation
  • Dedicated engineers source and rigorously test all friction materials and formulations
  • Manufactured under the same exacting quality standards as OE components and system
  • Powder-coated backing plate
  • Rigorous physical and dynamometer testing
  • Synthetic lubricant in box
  • Pads individually wrapped Bosch Molded Shim Technology (MST)*** (On Select Applications)
  • At the time of pressing, heat, adhesive and pressure mold the multi-layer shim to the backing plate and friction material creating an integrally molded unit.
  • Shim stays attached throughout the life of the pad; won’t walk or slide on the backing plate
  • Provides maximum stability resulting in quieter shim performance over the life of the pad
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Carquest Premium Gold – Brake Pads Without Hardware, Semi-Metallic, Long Pad Life, Quiet Braking (Part No.GMKD242)

Brake Pads Without Hardware, Semi-Metallic, Long Pad Life, Quiet Braking

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$39.99
Carquest Premium Gold brake pads are original equipment replacement brake pads that provide consistent, quiet, and clean braking.

Product Features:
  • Application-specific friction formulations provide shorter stopping distances and extended pad life
  • Hardware included for most applications, provides better value and
  • OE-designed slots and chamfers to reduce noise and vibration
  • Multi-layer shim provides near silent braking
  • Powder-coated backing plate prevents corrosion
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Akebono – Pro-ACT Ultra-Premium OE Ceramic Brake Pads (Part No.N1010125198AKE)

Pro-ACT Ultra-Premium OE Ceramic Brake Pads

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$63.42
For replacement brake pads that are designed for your vehicle, trust the name that manufacturers trust Akebono Pro-ACT® Ultra-Premium brake pads. Manufactured from carefully selected materials designed to help minimize and/or virtually eliminate unwanted brake dust, Pro-ACT Ultra-Premium brake pads provide consistent, smooth stopping power across a wide range of driving conditions, including panic stops. Replacement Brake Pads from the Creators of Akebono Ceramic Technology® Engineered to eliminate noise, vibration, and harshness, Pro-ACT Ceramic Disc Brake Pads provide the ultimate braking experience. The best replacement for restoring OE ceramic pad performance, Pro-ACT Ceramic Disc Pads are also ideal for upgrading from conventional pads. In addition to dramatically quieter braking, Pro-ACT Ceramic Pads provide best-in-class braking performance, including enhanced initial effectiveness (no break-in required), high resistance to fade, consistent brake pedal feel, and ultra-low dusting for cleaner wheels and tires. Akebono’s ceramic technology also causes minimal wear on brake rotors.

Product Features:
  • Virtually eliminates noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH)
  • Vehicle-optimized ceramic formulas for superior performance
  • Unrivaled stopping power
  • Clean wheels
  • No break-in required
  • Rotor-friendly with proven longer rotor life
  • Perfect upgrade for all braking systems
  • Made in the USA
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Carquest Wearever – Brake Shoes (Part No.S246)

Brake Shoes

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$24.79
Wearever brake shoes are 100% new OE replacement brake shoes and come with coated steel to guard against rust, salt and road grime.  Wearever brake shoes provide exceptional stopping power, virtually noise free and exact fitment to the original equipment brake shoes.

Product Features:
  • Wearever Brake Shoes come bonded or riveted based on OE design. 
  • Wearever Brake Shoes are coated to prevent rust.
  • Wearever Brake Shoes are 100% New not remanufactured.
  • Brand may vary by location
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World Brake Resources – Ceramic Brake Pads (Part No.N1010417734WBR)

Ceramic Brake Pads

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$42.69
Dual Technology Ceramic (DTC) – Low Noise – Low Dust WBR ceramic brake pads are specially formulated for driving conditions that require superior friction effectiveness without compromising low noise or low dust characteristics. The advanced ceramic formulation mitigates wheel dust, brake fade, low speed and high heat squeal, at the same time providing positive pedal feel and long-life. Every WBR ceramic brake pad comes with a platform specific shim and has a burnished contact surface (scorched) just like OEM pads to ensure easy break-in and proper long-term functionality. Advanced Material Platform Specific Brake Pad Shims: To effectively combat brake squeal, WBR utilizes different advanced materials in the shim construction, as well as fastening the shim to the pad with both mechanical tabs and silicone adhesives. This platform specific advanced material shim design is included with every WBR brake pad.

Product Features:
  • Original Equipment Performance
  • Solid Pedal Feel With Smooth Braking Performance
  • Ultra-Quiet Ceramic Formulation
  • Low Dust – Long Life
  • Advanced Material Platform Specific Shims
  • Scorched for Easy Break In
  • Positive Mold Construction
  • All WBR Pads are 100% Shimmed
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Carquest Standard – Brake Pads : Front, Reliable and Dependable Stopping (Part No.MKD242)

Brake Pads : Front, Reliable and Dependable Stopping

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$27.99
Carquest Standard brake pads are designed for original equipment (O.E.) fit, form and function for dependable stopping while providing great value. Our brake pads use quality friction formulas for reliable stopping power. Carquest Standard brake pads feature a single-layer shim that absorbs noise and vibration to provide quiet braking. These brake pads also utilize slots and chamfers based on the OE design. Carquest Standard brake pads are the right choice when looking for good performance at a great price.

Product Features:
  • Dependable stopping power
  • Single layer shim for quiet braking
  • OE-designed slots and chamfers to reduce noise and vibration
  • Powder-coated backing plate prevents corrosion
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World Brake Resources – Ceramic Brake Pads (Part No.N1010415187WBR)

Ceramic Brake Pads

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$45.02
Dual Technology Ceramic (DTC) – Low Noise – Low Dust WBR ceramic brake pads are specially formulated for driving conditions that require superior friction effectiveness without compromising low noise or low dust characteristics. The advanced ceramic formulation mitigates wheel dust, brake fade, low speed and high heat squeal, at the same time providing positive pedal feel and long-life. Every WBR ceramic brake pad comes with a platform specific shim and has a burnished contact surface (scorched) just like OEM pads to ensure easy break-in and proper long-term functionality. Advanced Material Platform Specific Brake Pad Shims: To effectively combat brake squeal, WBR utilizes different advanced materials in the shim construction, as well as fastening the shim to the pad with both mechanical tabs and silicone adhesives. This platform specific advanced material shim design is included with every WBR brake pad.

Product Features:
  • Original Equipment Performance
  • Solid Pedal Feel With Smooth Braking Performance
  • Ultra-Quiet Ceramic Formulation
  • Low Dust – Long Life
  • Advanced Material Platform Specific Shims
  • Scorched for Easy Break In
  • Positive Mold Construction
  • All WBR Pads are 100% Shimmed
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Carquest Wearever – Brake Shoes (Part No.S242)

Brake Shoes

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$30.99
Wearever brake shoes are 100% new OE replacement brake shoes and come with coated steel to guard against rust, salt and road grime.  Wearever brake shoes provide exceptional stopping power, virtually noise free and exact fitment to the original equipment brake shoes.

Product Features:
  • Wearever Brake Shoes come bonded or riveted based on OE design. 
  • Wearever Brake Shoes are coated to prevent rust.
  • Wearever Brake Shoes are 100% New not remanufactured.
  • Brand may vary by location
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Carquest Professional Platinum – Brake Pads With Hardware, Semi-Metallic, Better Performance, Longer Life, Quiet (Part No.PMD52H)

Brake Pads With Hardware, Semi-Metallic, Better Performance, Longer Life, Quiet

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$71.99
Carquest Platinum Professional brake pads are a premium alternative to original equipment brake pads that provide superior stopping performance, quieter braking and cleaner wheels. All CQ Platinum Professional brake pads are manufactured by a vertically

Product Features:
  • Industry-leading number of application specific formulations for maximum performance and extended pad life
  • On-vehicle testing similar to original equipment tests
  • Patented 4-Layer HEX Shim Technology provides quiet braking
  • HEX shim design utilizes aramid fibers, the same fibers used in bulletproof vests, to reduce shim wear
  • Burnishing compound allows for a faster break-in of pads and rotors
  • PTFE coated hardware and caliper pin grease included for nearly every application
  • Powder-coated backing plate prevents corrosion
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Carquest Professional Platinum – Brake Pads With Hardware, Ceramic, Better Performance, Longer Life, Quiet (Part No.PXD52H)

Brake Pads With Hardware, Ceramic, Better Performance, Longer Life, Quiet

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$72.99
Carquest Platinum Professional brake pads are a premium alternative to original equipment brake pads that provide superior stopping performance, quieter braking and cleaner wheels. All CQ Platinum Professional brake pads are manufactured by a vertically

Product Features:
  • Industry-leading number of application specific formulations for maximum performance and extended pad life
  • On-vehicle testing similar to original equipment tests
  • Patented 4-Layer HEX Shim Technology provides quiet braking
  • HEX shim design utilizes aramid fibers, the same fibers used in bulletproof vests, to reduce shim wear
  • Burnishing compound allows for a faster break-in of pads and rotors
  • PTFE coated hardware and caliper pin grease included for nearly every application
  • Powder-coated backing plate prevents corrosion
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World Brake Resources – Semi-Metallic Brake Pads (Part No.N1010415186WBR)

Semi-Metallic Brake Pads

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$13.03
Dual Technology Metallic (DTM) – High Heat Formulation- 100% Copper Free The WBR metallic brake pads are specially formulated for vehicles and driving conditions that require maximum friction effectiveness and resistance to brake fade. The advanced 100% Copper Free formulation mitigates wheel dust, brake fade, low speed and high heat squeal, at the same time providing superior stopping power and positive pedal feel. Every WBR metallic brake pad comes with a platform specific shim and has a burnished contact surface (scorched) to ensure easy break-in and proper long-term functionality. Advanced Material Platform Specific Brake Pad Shims: To effectively combat brake squeal, WBR utilizes different advanced materials in the shim construction, as well as fastening the shim to the pad with both mechanical tabs and silicone adhesives. This platform specific advanced material shim design is included with every WBR brake pad.

Product Features:
  • Superior Stopping Power for High Heat Applications
  • Brake Fade Resistance
  • Solid Pedal Feel With Smooth Braking Performance
  • Copper Free Formulation – Environmentally Responsible with Reduced Rotor Wear
  • Antimony and Lead Free Material Formulations
  • Advanced Material Platform Specific Shims
  • Scorched for Easy Break In
  • Positive Mold Construction
  • All WBR Pads are 100% Shimmed
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Wagner – ThermoQuiet Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pad Set (Part No.MX242)

ThermoQuiet Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pad Set

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$35.00
Wagner TQ® brake pads feature a zero-copper friction formulation and a unique Integrally Molded Insulator (IMI) technology for quieter operation.

Product Features:
  • HARDWARE INCLUIDO: Hardware de acero inoxidable de primera calidad incluido para aplicaciones selectas
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Carquest Premium Gold – Brake Pads With Hardware, Semi-Metallic, Long Pad Life, Quiet Braking (Part No.GMKD52)

Brake Pads With Hardware, Semi-Metallic, Long Pad Life, Quiet Braking

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$61.99
Carquest Premium Gold brake pads are original equipment replacement brake pads that provide consistent, quiet, and clean braking.

Product Features:
  • Application-specific friction formulations provide shorter stopping distances and extended pad life
  • Hardware included for most applications, provides better value and
  • OE-designed slots and chamfers to reduce noise and vibration
  • Multi-layer shim provides near silent braking
  • Powder-coated backing plate prevents corrosion
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ACDelco – Advantage Semi-Metallic Brake Pads (Part No.N1010837164ACD)

Advantage Semi-Metallic Brake Pads

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$50.12
ACDelco Advantage Semi-Metallic Brake Pads offer outstanding performance and are generally quieter and more durable than competitive Semi-Metallic pads. ACDelco Advantage Brakes feature the fit, form and function of premium aftermarket brakes at a more economical price. They offer dependability, performance and great value without sacrificing important features and benefits. The ACDelco name means the quality is assured – from brake pads and shoes to drums and rotors, you can count on the Advantage series to deliver value every time. Tested to SAE2430/SAE2784 standards, they offer dependability, performance and great value – without sacrificing important features and benefits.

Product Features:
  • Chamfered, slotted and shimmed to provide similar fit, form and function of the OE service part
  • Hardware clip kits included (where applicable)
  • Tested to SAE2430 SAE2784 standards to help assure quality
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Beck/Arnley – Original Equipment Brake Pads (Part No.089-1311)

Original Equipment Brake Pads

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$59.99
Specially developed for each application. Sourced from OE-approved suppliers based on the specific application. For the enthusiast who wants to maintain the OE braking performance.
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Bosch – QuietCast Premium Brake Pads w/ Shims (Part No.N1010441183BOS)

QuietCast Premium Brake Pads w/ Shims

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$51.67
Bosch QuietCast Premium raises aftermarket brake pad technology to a whole new level. Employing the industry’s best pre-attached, rubber core shims and Molded Shim Technology (on selected applications), QuietCast delivers the quiet operation you and your customers expect with the durability and long life that are the hallmarks of all Bosch products. Every Bosch QuietCast Disc Brake Pad is fitted with the industry’s best pre-attached rubber core shim. This shim style is the most predominant type used by OE manufacturers and is exclusively offered by Bosch for the independent aftermarket.

Product Features:
  • OE-Equivalent and Direct Fit application.
  • OE style rubber-core shims
  • Advanced, platform-specific Semi Metallic formulation
  • Dedicated engineers source and rigorously test all friction materials and formulations
  • Manufactured under the same exacting quality standards as OE components and system
  • Powder-coated backing plate
  • Rigorous physical and dynamometer testing
  • Synthetic lubricant in box
  • Pads individually wrapped Bosch Molded Shim Technology (MST)*** (On Select Applications)
  • At the time of pressing, heat, adhesive and pressure mold the multi-layer shim to the backing plate and friction material creating an integrally molded unit.
  • Shim stays attached throughout the life of the pad; won’t walk or slide on the backing plate
  • Provides maximum stability resulting in quieter shim performance over the life of the pad
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Carquest Wearever – Brake Shoes (Part No.S597)

Brake Shoes

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$23.79
Wearever brake shoes are 100% new OE replacement brake shoes and come with coated steel to guard against rust, salt and road grime.  Wearever brake shoes provide exceptional stopping power, virtually noise free and exact fitment to the original equipment brake shoes.

Product Features:
  • Wearever Brake Shoes come bonded or riveted based on OE design. 
  • Wearever Brake Shoes are coated to prevent rust.
  • Wearever Brake Shoes are 100% New not remanufactured.
  • Brand may vary by location
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Carquest Standard – Brake Pads : Front, Reliable and Dependable Stopping (Part No.MKD52)

Brake Pads : Front, Reliable and Dependable Stopping

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$34.99
Carquest Standard brake pads are designed for original equipment (O.E.) fit, form and function for dependable stopping while providing great value. Our brake pads use quality friction formulas for reliable stopping power. Carquest Standard brake pads feature a single-layer shim that absorbs noise and vibration to provide quiet braking. These brake pads also utilize slots and chamfers based on the OE design. Carquest Standard brake pads are the right choice when looking for good performance at a great price.

Product Features:
  • Dependable stopping power
  • Single layer shim for quiet braking
  • OE-designed slots and chamfers to reduce noise and vibration
  • Powder-coated backing plate prevents corrosion
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Wagner – ThermoQuiet Ceramic Disc Brake Pad Set (Part No.PD352)

ThermoQuiet Ceramic Disc Brake Pad Set

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$35.00
Wagner TQ® brake pads feature a zero-copper friction formulation and a unique Integrally Molded Insulator (IMI¿) technology for quieter operation.

Product Features:
  • LONG LIFE — Superior formulation design dissipates heat for long-lasting friction performance and reduced brake fade
  • CLEANER WHEELS — Proprietary formulation provides superior braking performance and reduced rotor wear, helping to cut down on brake dust
  • HARDWARE INCLUDED — Premium stainless-steel hardware included for select applications
  • COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE — Brake pads available for most vehicles on the road
  • ZERO COPPER FORMULATION — Features Wagner OE25┐ zero-copper friction formulation
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Carquest Premium Gold – Brake Pads With Hardware, Ceramic, Long Pad Life, Quiet Braking (Part No.GNAD52)

Brake Pads With Hardware, Ceramic, Long Pad Life, Quiet Braking

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$62.99
Carquest Premium Gold brake pads are original equipment replacement brake pads that provide consistent, quiet, and clean braking.

Product Features:
  • Application-specific friction formulations provide shorter stopping distances and extended pad life
  • Hardware included for most applications, provides better value and
  • OE-designed slots and chamfers to reduce noise and vibration
  • Multi-layer shim provides near silent braking
  • Powder-coated backing plate prevents corrosion
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Carquest Standard – Brake Pads: Reliable and Dependable Stopping (Part No.NAD52)

Brake Pads: Reliable and Dependable Stopping

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$36.99
Carquest Standard brake pads are designed for original equipment (O.E.) fit, form and function for dependable stopping while providing great value. Our brake pads use quality friction formulas for reliable stopping power. Carquest Standard brake pads feature a single-layer shim that absorbs noise and vibration to provide quiet braking. These brake pads also utilize slots and chamfers based on the OE design. Carquest Standard brake pads are the right choice when looking for good performance at a great price.

Product Features:
  • Dependable stopping power
  • Single layer shim for quiet braking
  • OE-designed slots and chamfers to reduce noise and vibration
  • Powder-coated backing plate prevents corrosion
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Carquest Standard – Brake Pads: Reliable and Dependable Stopping (Part No.NAD352)

Brake Pads: Reliable and Dependable Stopping

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$15.00
Carquest Standard brake pads are designed for original equipment (O.E.) fit, form and function for dependable stopping while providing great value. Our brake pads use quality friction formulas for reliable stopping power. Carquest Standard brake pads feature a single-layer shim that absorbs noise and vibration to provide quiet braking. These brake pads also utilize slots and chamfers based on the OE design. Carquest Standard brake pads are the right choice when looking for good performance at a great price.

Product Features:
  • Dependable stopping power
  • Single layer shim for quiet braking
  • OE-designed slots and chamfers to reduce noise and vibration
  • Powder-coated backing plate prevents corrosion
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1978 Chevrolet Nova Brake Pads and Shoes

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1978 Chevrolet Nova. Maybe you just need a couple of Brake Pads and Shoes. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 11 different Brake Pads and Shoes in our inventory ranging from $30.99 to $126.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1978 Chevrolet Nova running smoothly.

Brake Pads and Shoes are only as good as their brand. We stock 7 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1978 Chevrolet Nova. Carquest, Carquest Premium, and Carquest Professional are just some of the brands we stock. Search for brands you know or compare prices and reviews to help you decide!

We know you’ll find the perfect Brake Pads and Shoes for your 1978 Chevrolet Nova, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Brake Pads and Shoes to keep your 1978 Chevrolet Nova rolling for years to come, look no further. Shop online and have your products shipped direct to your door, or pick up at the nearest Advance Auto Parts location today!

Brake Pads and Shoes Brands To Make Your 1978 Chevrolet Nova Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1978 Chevrolet Nova demands trusted brand parts and products to keep it running. Many trusted brands of Brake Pads and Shoes make up Advance Auto Parts’ inventory, and all are ready to help make your Nova the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Brake Pads and Shoes brands and parts.

Popular Carquest Professional Platinum Brake Pads and Shoes

We carry Carquest Professional Platinum parts in our stock across Front Brake Pads and Shoes categories, plus more. For a 1978 Chevrolet Nova, our most popular Carquest Professional Platinum Brake Pads and Shoes include:

FAQs for 1978 Chevrolet Nova Brake Pads and Shoes

What are the most purchased Brake Pads and Shoes for the 1978 Chevrolet Nova?

Out of 11 Brake Pads and Shoes for the 1978 Chevrolet Nova, the most popular in our inventory are:
Brake Pads With Hardware, Ceramic, Long Pad Life, Quiet Braking
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Brake Pads With Hardware, Ceramic, Long Pad Life, Quiet Braking
Rear Brake Pads and Shoes
Advantage Semi-Metallic Brake Pads
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