1979 BMW 528i Brake Parts

Carquest Premium painted brake rotors meet or exceed original equipment (O.E.) specifications, delivering superior stopping power with proper harmonic design and non-directional finish that eliminate noise. Carquest Premium painted rotors feature RotorShield, a rust-inhibiting barrier that provides up to 5 times more protection than non-painted rotors. The RotorShield barrier is applied to the rotor hat to protect from unsightly rust and help maintain a like-new appearance. Our rotors are designed to effectively dissipate heat, helping to eliminate brake fade and increase the life of the pads and rotors. Carquest Premium painted brake rotors are designed for long-lasting and quiet braking with superior performance.

Product Features:

• Engineered to withstand 120 hours of salt spray testing
• Meets or exceeds OE design for superior stopping power
• Exceeds ISO manufacturing guidelines (International Organization for Standardization)
• Matches OE vane size for proper cooling
• Optimal metallurgy and casting thickness to preventing warping
• Air gap eliminates brake fade and increases pad life
• Non-directional finish decreases break-in time

The braking system of some vehicle applications provide an indication when the brake pad condition is low and in need of service. This sensor provides an input when the pad thickness becomes low.

Product Features:

• Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
• 100% thermo-shock and vibration tested to ensure superior performance in extreme conditions.
• 100% end-of-line tested to ensure accurate signal output providing product reliability, every time.
• Tin plated lead frame prevents corrosion and ensures a reliable terminal connection under adverse ambient conditions.
• Lead frame terminal size and location determined using image dimension measuring system or 3D laser scanner.
• Where applicable electrical connectors meet or exceed OE wire gauge, insulation, and terminal material requirements.

The FAE Stop Light Switch is an ideal high quality aftermarket replacement that is manufactured to meet or exceed OE specifications for fit, form, and function.

Product Features:

• Premium aftermarket replacement
• Provides performance and dependability
• Manufactured to meet OE specifications

The Elring Distributor O-Ring is an ideal high quality Original Equipment replacement that is manufactured to meet or exceed OE specifications for fit, form, and function.

Product Features:

• Premium Original Equipment replacement
• Provides performance and dependability
• Manufactured to meet OE specifications

Brakes are designed as a system and all the parts need to work together for best performance. The boot and square cut seals included in our Caliper Repair Kit, ensure that the caliper works as designed during the apply and release cycle.

Product Features:

• This part matches Original Equipment (OE) quality specifications
• Increases the life span of the brake pads
• Restores brakes to like-new performance
• Prevents noise and premature wear
• Direct replacement for a proper fit

FTE Disc Brake Caliper Repair Kit contains the components necessary for repair of the Disc Brake Caliper. All of the rubber components are of high-quality EPDM compound for resistance to glycol-based brake fluid.

Product Features:

• Guaranteed factory fit to original equipment specifications
• Meets or exceeds original equipment factory safety standards

Product Features:

• Made in the USA
• OE Manufacturer
• Ceramic Brake Pad
• Low Dust
• Powerful Quiet Stopping
• Ultra-Premium
• Extremely Rotor-Friendly for Longer Rotor Life

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

Product Features:

• QUIET PERFORMANCE — Semi-metallic friction material engineered in-house to allow quiet operation and high performance
• EXCEPTIONAL BRAKING POWER — Advanced friction formulations dissipate heat for superior braking performance
• ONE-PIECE DESIGN — IMI™ technology integrates friction material, backing plate and insulator into the brake pad for select applications
• HARDWARE INCLUDED — Premium stainless-steel hardware included for select applications
• COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE — Brake pads available for all vehicle types
• ZERO COPPER FORMULATION — Features Wagner OE25™ zero-copper friction formulation

Booster Check Valve

Helps ensures proper holding capability. Asbestos-free friction material. All new, not remanufactured.

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

Brake Boosters are a vital part of our TRW Drum Brake and Actuation product range, helping you deliver outstanding quality for your customers. We test our Brake Boosters to every extreme, which means you can deliver a more reliable and consistent performance on the road for the drivers you serve. All motorists now demand durability and resilience from their vehicles, which is why we invest in developing Drum Brake and Actuation products like Brake Boosters that are designed to last for longer. Choosing TRW Brake Boosters is a sure way of improving reliability and safety for your customer. As an OE manufacturer of Brake Boosters we can supply you with exactly the same product quality that we deliver to vehicle manufacturers. Whether you’re dealing with a single or tandem Brake Booster, the instructions we provide are easy to follow, which means fitting is straightforward and simple. You can also be safe in the knowledge that TRW Brake Boosters are as environmentally friendly as possible, because we always use as little heavy metal as possible and recyclable materials whenever we can.

Product Features:

• Original equipment (OE) quality
• Wide range of single and tandem Brake Boosters
• Unique tie-rod design meaning lighter and thinner parts for more efficient performance
• Great coverage, with almost 340 part numbers in the range, so you can serve more customers

CARDONE Remanufactured Power Brake Boosters are re-engineered, built and tested to match O.E. performance. Original designs are scrutinized for potential improvement and, where applicable, design upgrades are implemented to produce a more durable part than the original. All units are 100% tested to ensure perfect fit and function.

Product Features:

• 100% O.E. quality seals, diaphragms and check valves are installed on every unit for like-new performance and reliability.
• Exclusive rust-prohibitive finishing process extends unit life.
• Master cylinder output rods are pre-adjusted (when included) for easier and faster installation.
• All units are 100% tested to ensure reliable performance.
• Guaranteed fit and function.

Brake Reservoir Cap

Each Carquest Premium brake hose assembly is precision engineered to match the original fit and includes brackets, grommets, molded plastic guards, wire clips and protective sleeves as required to ensure that all wearable parts are restored to original condition. Carquest Premium brake hoses meet or exceed Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS 106) and Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE J1401) standards to ensure a reliable and long-lasting repair.

Product Features:

• Brake hoses with banjo end fittings include new copper washers to ensure proper sealing
• Tensile minimum load holds up to 1800 N
• All end fittings are electroplated with eco-friendly material that delivers superior corrosion and rust resistance
• Designed based on requirements and testing of SAE J1401, resulting in high quality brake hoses
• Every brake hose is subjected to a high-pressure quality assurance test before leaving the factory, ensuring trouble-free installation and operation
• Brand may vary by location

This automotive brake hydraulic hose was precision-engineered to match the fit, function and performance of the original brake hose on specific vehicles and positions to ensure safe, long-lasting durability as part of a complete brake repair.

Product Features:

• Ideal replacement – precision-engineered to match the performance of the original brake hose on specific vehicles
• Position-specific – manufactured to precise measurements to provide an exact fit and easy installation
• Quality assured – materials tested to exacting government-regulated safety and durability standards
• Durable design – made with EPDM rubber and specially coated, corrosion-resistant fittings

TRW Automotive supplies master cylinder brake actuation systems featuring quality and performance. TRW’s master cylinder product portfolio covers a wide range of vehicles, from small cars up to truck and SUV platforms. These systems can offer lighter weight, with options such as micro master cylinders and aluminum master cylinders through to heavy-duty master cylinders designed for the durability and variable loading conditions of the light-truck market. These systems function with the help of a series of brake fluid sensors, which are located on the reservoir tank. This series includes vacuum sensors, brake light switches, and travel sensors.

Product Features:

• Low volume uptake
• High efficiency
• Low pressure differential between primary and secondary circuits
• Good bleedability
• Cr6-free surfaces for vehicles built from July 2007 (as required by law)
• Central valve version suitable for ABS

As the basis for a standardized ATE concept for future tandem master cylinders, ATE has developed a new plunger generation which has many technical enhancements and advantages.

Product Features:

• Short closing paths
• Low volume uptake
• High efficiency
• Low throttling / after-suction resistance
• Low pressure differential between primary and secondary circuits
• Good bleedability
• Cr6-free surfaces for vehicles built from July 2007 (as required by law)
• Central valve version suitable for ABS
• Compact design – ideal for installation in small spaces
• Reduced weight – by roughly 20% compared to conventional central valve technology
• Fewer components – almost half as many as compared to conventional technologies
• Modular system – diameters from 14.29 to 31.75mm and strokes up to 46mm
• Low volume uptake – minimized elastic deformations due to smaller seals
• Sealing cups supported in the housing – robustness against soiling and wear; longer life
• Cr6-free surfaces for vehicles built from July 2007 (as required by law)

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ATE Continental Teves, Inc. of Germany is one of the largest Original Equipment brake system manufacturers in the world, supplying brake components that are installed as Original Equipment by many premier vehicle automakers.

CARDONE Master Cylinder Bench Bleeder Tool cuts typical bleeding procedures in half and is a more effective way to purge the brake system of air than other bleeding procedures. This handy, innovative tool is a must, just as bench bleeding is for removing all the air from your brake system, allowing you to spend less time in the garage, and more time on the road.

Product Features:

• Each unit is 100% new, providing consistent performance when servicing your brake system
• Easy to transfer for on-the-spot master cylinder bleeding
• Fluid measurements clearly displayed on each unit in both ounces and milliliters for convenience
• Easy to clean to ensure no cross contamination
• Durability for long lasting performance

Brake Line Junction

The Power Stop Z17 Evolution Plus ceramic brake pads feature a ceramic formula designed to maximize stopping power while reducing brake dust & eliminating noise. Using OE positive mold technology along with a thermal scorched pad surface, Z17 pads maintain consistent wear and performance while ensuring a fast break-in. Hardware is included with the Z17 brake pads making it easier to complete your brake job. The Power Stop Z17 Evolution Plus ceramic brake pads are an affordable stock replacement for all vehicles.

Product Features:

• Low-dust ceramic formula designed to maximize stopping power and keep wheels clean
• Positive mold technology for consistent wear and performance
• Thermal scorched pad surface for a fast break-in
• Chamfered and slotted to ensure noise free braking
• Powder coated backing plate resists rust and corrosion to provide extended pad life
• Multi-Layer rubberized shims provide virtually noise-free braking
• Includes Premium hardware for easy installation

Product Features:

• Application-specific formulations designed for extended pad life and clean wheels
• Multi-layer shim for near silent braking
• OE designed slots and chamfers for consistent performance
• Hardware included on popular and late-model applications

The Power Stop Z16 Evolution ceramic brake pads feature a ceramic formula designed to maximize stopping power while reducing brake dust & eliminating noise. Using OE positive mold technology along with a thermal scorched pad surface, Z16 pads maintain consistent wear and performance while ensuring a fast break-in. The Z16 Evolution ceramic brake pads are an affordable stock replacement for all vehicles.

Product Features:

• Low-dust ceramic formula designed to maximize stopping power and keep wheels clean
• Positive mold technology for consistent wear and performance
• Thermal scorched pad surface for a fast break-in
• Chamfered and slotted to ensure noise-free braking
• Powder coated backing plate resists rust and corrosion to provide extended pad life
• Multi-Layer rubberized shims provide virtually noise-free braking

Carquest Professional Platinum Euro brake pads are the optimal braking solution that provide an unmatched level of performance and reliability. These brake pads are engineered by an Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) that meets IATF 16949 certified framework, an internationally recognized proof of quality in the automotive industry. We use an industry-leading number of friction formulations for maximum performance and extended pad life on each application. Carquest Professional Platinum brake pads also utilize a patented 4-layer HEX shim, now upgraded with aramid fibers, to provide quiet braking and reduce shim wear. We include the wear sensors for most European applications that require replacement. These brake pads are also supplied with coated brake hardware and caliper pin grease for nearly every application. Carquest Professional Platinum brake pads are the ideal choice when looking for shorter stopping distances, quiet braking and longer-lasting brakes.

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
• Wear sensors included on most European applications that require replacement
• Powder-coated backing plate prevents corrosion

Carquest Professional Platinum Euro brake pads are the optimal braking solution that provide an unmatched level of performance and reliability. These brake pads are engineered by an Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) that meets IATF 16949 certified framework, an internationally recognized proof of quality in the automotive industry. We use an industry-leading number of friction formulations for maximum performance and extended pad life on each application. Carquest Professional Platinum brake pads also utilize a patented 4-layer HEX shim, now upgraded with aramid fibers, to provide quiet braking and reduce shim wear. We include the wear sensors for most European applications that require replacement. These brake pads are also supplied with coated brake hardware and caliper pin grease for nearly every application. Carquest Professional Platinum brake pads are the ideal choice when looking for shorter stopping distances, quiet braking and longer-lasting brakes.

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
• Wear sensors included on most European applications that require replacement
• Powder-coated backing plate prevents corrosion

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
• Updated HEX Shim Technology – engineered with aramid fibers to reduce noise and prevent 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
• PTFE coated hardware and caliper pin grease included for nearly every application