1979 Chevrolet Caprice Brake Parts

Essential 1979 Chevrolet Caprice Brake Parts

Carquest Wearever – Brake Hardware Kit with Quiet Clip (Part No.H5838Q)

Brake Hardware Kit with Quiet Clip

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$13.49
Brakes are designed as a system and all the parts need to work together for best performance. The special design of our brake pad or Abutment clips provide PTFE to reduce friction and rubber compound to virtually eliminate brake noise. Changing your clips is important for ensuring that the brake pads are moving in a uniform and stable motion and not moving freely.

Product Features:
  • This part matches Original Equipment (OE) quality specifications
  • Manufactured with quality materials to suppress high stress levels
  • Corrosion resistant for long-lasting durability against harsh roads
  • Prevents noise and premature wear
  • Direct replacement for a proper fit
  • Caliper Bushing included in kit
  • Stainless steel dual coating
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PowerStop – Front And Rear Carbon-Fiber Ceramic Disc Pad And Rotor: Brake Kit, Z26 Street Performance (Part No.K15020DK-26)

Front And Rear Carbon-Fiber Ceramic Disc Pad And Rotor: Brake Kit, Z26 Street Performance

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$497.99
PowerStop is on a mission to deliver an easy way for any driver to upgrade their brakes – no matter where or how they use their vehicle. Our Z26 Street Warrior Brake Drum Upgrade Kit is recommended for high performance, high horsepower muscle and modified cars. This kit comes with everything you need for easy installation, including pads, two rotors, a set of brake drums and brake shoes, plus all the necessary hardware. The Drilled & Slotted rotors and Carbon-Fiber Ceramic pads combine to provide shorter stops under the most demanding conditions. The Evolution premium coated brake drums come with brake shoes, a spring/hold-down kit and adjusters. This PowerStop Z26 Street Warrior Brake Drum Upgrade Kit is the affordable bolt-on upgrade that delivers more than just the braking power you need to rein in all those ponies. With our low-dust and low-noise formula, you’ll spend less time cleaning those wheels and more time enjoying what matters most – the drive.

Product Features:
  • This complete front and rear kit includes front drilled & slotted rotors with Z26 Street Warrior brake pads along with silver painted rear drums with brake shoes and hold down hardware.
  • Proprietary Carbon-Fiber Ceramic Z26 brake pads enhance heat dissipation versus a typical ceramic brake pad for better stopping power at high speed
  • Drilled & Slotted performance rotors provide maximum cooling
  • Premium drums are coated in a silver rust preventative paint that is oven cured so it keeps looking good despite high temperatures
  • Premium shoes are made from 100% new steel, plus are cam ground and chamfered to ensure precise fit and noise-free operation
  • Comes with everything you need to get the job done, including stainless-steel pad installation hardware, shoe installation hardware, adjuster kits and high-temperature ceramic brake lubricant
  • Brand new shoe hold-down hardware ensures that you don’t have to deal with the old worn out/broken springs, pins or cups.
  • Brake rotor, pad & hardware engineered to work together to increase stopping power, improve durability & eliminate dust
  • Buy with confidence from the originator & industry leader of brake kits
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Carquest Wearever – Brake Drum: Meets or Exceeds OE Specs (Part No.YH140454)

Brake Drum: Meets or Exceeds OE Specs

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$56.99
Carquest Premium brake drums meet or exceed original equipment specifications while delivering superior stopping power. Carquest Premium drums are manufactured with proper harmonic design and balancing to help eliminate noise and vibration. Our drums are manufactured to the original dimensional specifications for proper fit and performance. Carquest Premium brake drums are designed for long-lasting and quiet braking with superior performance.

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds OE design for superior stopping power
  • Exceeds ISO manufacturing guidelines (International Organization for Standardization)
  • Proper harmonic design and balance helps to reduce brake noise and vibration
  • Optimal metallurgy and casting thickness to preventing warping
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Carquest Wearever – Disc Brake Caliper Repair Kit (Part No.41009)

Disc Brake Caliper Repair Kit

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$4.79
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
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Carquest Wearever – Disc Brake Caliper Guide Pin Kit (Part No.H5002)

Disc Brake Caliper Guide Pin Kit

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$4.79
Brakes are designed as a system and all the parts need to work together for best performance. Industry brake service experts agree – when brake friction materials are ready to be replaced, the hardware is too. Caliper Guide Pins are important to replace because they hold the brake piston in place to create effective stopping performance.

Product Features:
  • This part matches Original Equipment (OE) quality specifications
  • Easy and fast replacement
  • Helps deliver a quieter, more efficient braking system
  • Corrosion resistant coating for long-lasting durability against harsh roads
  • Manufactured with quality materials to suppress high stress levels
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Dorman – Help – Brake Hose Washer – Id 7/16 In, Od 11/16 In., Thickness 1/32 In. (Part No.66269)

Brake Hose Washer - Id 7/16 In, Od 11/16 In., Thickness 1/32 In.

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$3.99
This brake hydraulic hose caliper bolt washer is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this brake hydraulic hose caliper bolt washer matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
  • Ideal solution – this washer is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to wear
  • Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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Dorman – Help – Brake Master Cylinder Gasket (Part No.42071)

Brake Master Cylinder Gasket

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$11.29
This brake master cylinder reservoir cap gasket is designed to match the fit and function of the original gasket on specified vehicles, and is engineered for durability and reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this brake master cylinder reservoir cap gasket is designed to match the fit and function of the original gasket on specified vehicles
  • Restores functionality – this gasket is made to fit and fully restore part functionality after the original gasket fails
  • Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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Wearever – Vacuum Brake Booster: Without Master Cylinder (Part No.54-71045)

Vacuum Brake Booster: Without Master Cylinder

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$104.99
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.
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Dorman – First Stop – Brake Spring Hold Down Pin Clip (Part No.HW1175)

Brake Spring Hold Down Pin Clip

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$1.99
Our Brake Spring Hold Down Pin Clip is constructed from high-quality materials for a prolonged service life. Replacement restores the brake system to proper operation, helping to ensure road safety.

Product Features:
  • Corrosion-resistant for long-lasting durability against harsh road and weather conditions
  • Heat-resistant to withstand high temperatures generated by the brake system
  • Direct replacement for a proper fit
  • Manufactured to strict engineering quality standards
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Carquest Wearever – New Brake Master Cylinder (Part No.MCA76162)

New Brake Master Cylinder

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$69.99
Assemblies match what was originally installed on the car from OE for quality, fit, function and material.

Product Features:
  • Rubber components independently tested and certified by approved labs globally to meet extreme (hi and low) temperatures.
  • Master cylinders use correct EPDM rubber for DOT3, 4 and 5 brake fluids
  • All aluminum castings are “hard anodized”
  • All iron castings are coated to prevent rust
  • Manufacturers all major components in house.
  • Most brake masters ship with OE size/shape reservoirs, floats, switches, sensors and valves to match original OE assembly.
  • All machining done by computer programed CNC machines.
  • Castings go through 2 inspection processes (via micrometer and via go-no go fixture check) before being sent to the assembly department insuring all machining is correct and matches the OE.
  • Before assembly all castings and components are cleaned by automated ultrasonic cleaning machines
  • Assembly is done in clean room insuring no contamination is introduced into final assembly.
  • All assemblies are dated coded for 100% accurate trace-ability.
  • Every assembly is pressure tested before being shipped insuring dependable operation and leak-free performance
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Dorman – Help – Brake Line Retaining Clips (Part No.13987)

Brake Line Retaining Clips

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$9.99
This brake hydraulic hose lock clip is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this brake hydraulic hose lock clip matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
  • Ideal solution – this clip is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to fatigue
  • Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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Carquest Wearever – Drum Brake Wheel Cylinder Link (Part No.1422-2A)

Drum Brake Wheel Cylinder Link

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$3.79
Brakes are designed as a system and all the parts need to work together for best performance. The braking system is arguably its most important system, so you want to be sure it’s working properly at all times. With this tool, you can be sure the brake adjustments are occurring at the proper intervals.

Product Features:
  • Increases the Life Span and Improves the Performance of the Drum Brakes
  • Eliminates heat and corrosion deterioration
  • Restores brakes to like-new performance
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Carquest Wearever – Parking Brake Adjusting Lever Spring (Part No.1336-2)

Parking Brake Adjusting Lever Spring

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$2.99
Brakes are designed as a system and all the parts need to work together for best performance. Parking brakes hold the vehicle in place when the vehicle is parked. Because the parking brake is so important, you want to be sure all it’s hardware and components are in good shape.

Product Features:
  • This part matches Original Equipment (OE) quality specifications
  • Keeps the lever in place and returns it into its proper position once you release the brake
  • Manufactured with quality materials to suppress high stress levels
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Carquest Wearever – Wheel Cylinder Kit (Part No.WCKA46348)

Wheel Cylinder Kit

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$5.99
The components in this drum brake wheel cylinder kit are designed to match the original parts required to repair the wheel cylinder on specified vehicles. Made of quality components, this kit is engineered for reliable performance and durability.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – the components in this drum brake wheel cylinder kit are designed to match the original parts required to repair the wheel cylinder on specified vehicles
  • Ideal solution – this kit is a reliable replacement for original components that have failed due to wear
  • Durable construction – this kit is made from quality components to ensure reliable performance and a long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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Cardone – Brake Master Cylinder Bleeding Tool (Part No.10-5000MCB)

Brake Master Cylinder Bleeding Tool

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$15.99
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
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Dorman – Pik-a-Nut – Spindle Nut Kit, 3/4-20 Contents: Nut, Washer And Cotter Pin (Part No.304993.1)

Spindle Nut Kit, 3/4-20 Contents: Nut, Washer And Cotter Pin

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This spindle lock nut kit includes a new spindle nut and the necessary hardware designed to match the factory equipment.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this spindle lock nut kit includes a nut and related, necessary hardware for servicing specific vehicles
  • Ideal solution – this kit is a reliable replacement for original components that are missing or have failed due to wear
  • Durable construction – kit components are manufactured to precise specifications to ensure proper fit and reliable service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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Dorman – Help – Power Brake Filter (Part No.80195)

Power Brake Filter

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$11.49
This power brake filter is designed to match the fit and function of the original filter on specified vehicles, and is engineered for durability and reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this power brake filter is designed to match the fit and function of the original filter on specified vehicles
  • Restores functionality – reliable replacement for an original part that has failed due to clogging
  • Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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Carquest Wearever – Brake Hold-Down Spring (Part No.1150-2)

Brake Hold-Down Spring

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$5.99
The brake hardware should be inspected and replaced regularly to ensure reliable, efficient performance. The hold down springs are designed to secure the brake shoes to the backing plate while allowing proper brake shoe movement.

Product Features:
  • This part matches Original Equipment (OE) quality specifications
  • Manufactured with quality materials to suppress high stress levels
  • Maintains safe movement and effective stopping performance
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Carquest Wearever – Disc Brake Hardware Kit (Part No.H5202)

Disc Brake Hardware Kit

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$5.49
Brakes are designed as a system and all the parts need to work together for best performance. The kits provide advance protection for your brake by assuring brakes perform at an optimum level.

Product Features:
  • This part matches Original Equipment (OE) quality specifications
  • Exact fitment and original replacement
  • New Brake Hardware prevents premature wear and maximizes performance
  • Helps deliver a quieter, more efficient braking system
  • Manufactured with quality materials to suppress high stress levels
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PowerStop – Rear Carbon-Fiber Ceramic Disc Pad And Rotor: Brake Kit, Z23 Daily Driver (Part No.K5528)

Rear Carbon-Fiber Ceramic Disc Pad And Rotor: Brake Kit, Z23 Daily Driver

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$218.99
PowerStop is on a mission to deliver an easy way for any driver to upgrade their brakes – no matter where or how they use their vehicle. Forget standard, off-the-shelf parts. Our Z23 Evolution Sport Brake Upgrade Kit comes with everything you need, from pads, rotors and premium stainless-steel hardware for an easy, bolt-on upgrade for your daily-driver. Along with increased braking power, the Carbon-Fiber Ceramic brake pads feature a low-dust formula to keep those wheels looking great while you say goodbye to nasty brake dust. These pads combine with Drilled & Slotted rotors to ensure a cool, smooth ride that protects against rust and corrosion. Give your daily-driver the easy and affordable performance upgrade it deserves with the Z23 Evolution Sport Brake Upgrade Kit.

Product Features:
  • This complete upgrade kit is engineered to improve the braking performance of the vehicle you use everyday
  • PowerStop engineered Carbon-Fiber Ceramic Z23 compound significantly enhances braking performance versus traditional ceramic brake pads
  • Low-dust braking validated through on-vehicle 3rd party tests in Los Angeles, showing on average 30% less dust versus OE
  • Multi-Layer rubberized shims provide virtually noise-free braking
  • Drilled & Slotted performance rotors provide maximum cooling
  • Includes stainless-steel installation hardware and high-temperature ceramic brake lubricant
  • Bolt-on upgrade for stock brakes, no modifications necessary
  • Brake rotor, pad & hardware engineered to work together to increase stopping power, improve durability & eliminate dust
  • Rotors are zinc plated for maximum protection against rust.
  • Buy with confidence from the originator & industry leader of brake kits
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ACDelco – 4-Way Female Gray Multi-Purpose Pigtail (Part No.PT1231)

4-Way Female Gray Multi-Purpose Pigtail

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$90.99
ACDelco GM Original Equipment Pigtail Connectors are connectors ready to be spliced into vehicle harnesses, and are GM-recommended replacements for your vehicle’s original components. These original equipment pigtail connectors have been manufactured to fit your GM vehicle, providing the same performance, durability, and service life you expect from General Motors.

Product Features:
  • Protective outer coverings help provide long-lasting durability
  • Color-coded wires allow for easy installation
  • GM-recommended replacement part for your GM vehicle’s original factory component
  • Offering the quality, reliability, and durability of GM OE
  • Manufactured to GM OE specification for fit, form, and function
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Carquest Wearever – Brake Hold-Down Spring Cup (Part No.1133-2)

Brake Hold-Down Spring Cup

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$3.79
The brake hardware should be inspected and replaced regularly to ensure reliable, efficient performance. The hold down spring top cups are designed to provide direct and simple replacement.

Product Features:
  • This part matches Original Equipment (OE) quality specifications
  • Fast and efficient replacement
  • Eliminates heat and corrosion deterioration
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Carquest Standard – Brake Pads: Reliable and Dependable Stopping (Part No.NAD1404)

Brake Pads: Reliable and Dependable Stopping

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$45.99
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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Dorman – Help – Brake Bar Lever (Part No.21129)

Brake Bar Lever

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This parking brake strut is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this parking brake strut blade is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles
  • Ideal solution – this strut is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or damaged
  • Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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Carquest Wearever – Brake Spring Hold-Down Pin (Part No.1107-2)

Brake Spring Hold-Down Pin

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$2.49
Brakes are designed as a system and all the parts need to work together for best performance. Industry brake service experts agree – when brake friction materials are ready to be replaced, the hardware is too. A complete brake job that includes new hardware goes a long way toward preventing comebacks.

Product Features:
  • This part matches Original Equipment (OE) quality specifications
  • Manufactured with quality materials to suppress high stress levels
  • Maintains safe movement and effective stopping performance
  • Restores brakes to like-new performance
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Carquest Wearever – Brake Rotor: Meets or Exceeds OE Specs (Part No.YH141043)

Brake Rotor: Meets or Exceeds OE Specs

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$92.99
Carquest Premium rotors meet or exceed original equipment specifications while delivering superior stopping power. Carquest Premium rotors are manufactured with proper harmonic design and non-directional finish that eliminate noise and enhance pedal feel. Our rotors are designed to effectively dissipate heat, helping to eliminate brake fade and increase the life of your pads and rotors. Carquest Premium rotors are designed for long-lasting and quiet braking with superior performance.

Product Features:
  • 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.
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Carquest Wearever – Disc Brake Anti-Rattle Clip (Part No.5408-2)

Disc Brake Anti-Rattle Clip

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Brakes are designed as a system and all the parts need to work together for best performance. Industry brake service experts agree – when brake friction materials are ready to be replaced, the hardware is too. A complete brake job that includes new hardware goes a long way toward preventing comebacks.

Product Features:
  • This part matches Original Equipment (OE) quality specifications
  • Eliminates heat and corrosion deterioration
  • Helps deliver a quieter, more efficient braking system
  • Restores brakes to like-new performance
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1979 Chevrolet Caprice Brake Parts

You count on your 1979 Chevrolet Caprice to run right. That means taking care of it with regular maintenance, necessary repairs, and the right parts. Advance Auto Parts can help with all of that thanks to our extensive inventory of trusted Brake Parts. With 68 Brake Parts ranging in price from $1.99 to $497.99, you’re sure to find everything you need for your 1979 Chevrolet Caprice.

Brands matter. If you want to shop a specific Brake Parts brand, we stock 10 different brands like Carquest, Carquest Premium, and Dorman. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice Brake Parts start as low as $1.99!

One of the best ways to find top quality OEM or aftermarket Brake Parts is by asking professionals. Short of that, you can shop with confidence thanks to our 1,833 extensive product reviews on 1979 Chevrolet Caprice Brake Parts. Some of the top-rated Brake Parts products we carry are Drum Brake Hardware Kit with 3.8 stars and Semi Loaded Disc Brake Caliper with 4.2 stars.

Did we mention you can order your Brake Parts from our online catalog and have them shipped right to your garage? Or, if you feel like seeing the parts first-hand, search for your nearest Advance Auto Parts location above and pick up in-store when you’re ready. Browse our full Brake Parts inventory for your 1979 Chevrolet Caprice below to get started!

Top-Rated Brake Parts Brands For Your 1979 Chevrolet Caprice

Trusted Brake Parts OEM and aftermarket product brands are what Advance Auto Parts specializes in. The brands we work with are sure to keep that 1979 Chevrolet Caprice running right for years to come. In our inventory you’ll find brands like Carquest, Carquest Premium, Dorman, and even more.

Popular Carquest Professional Platinum Brake Parts

You’ll find popular Carquest Professional Platinum brand products across Brake Pads and Shoes. All are waiting to get your 1979 Chevrolet Caprice back on the road. Some of the top-rated Carquest Professional Platinum products in these categories are:

Top-Rated Carquest Standard Brake Parts


If Carquest Standard are what you’re looking for, our inventory holds plenty. We stock Carquest Standard brand Brake Parts for your 1979 Chevrolet Caprice, and some of our most reviewed Carquest Standard parts include:
Drum Brake Self Adjuster Repair Kit
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Drum Brake Self Adjuster Repair Kit
Brake Hardware Kits
Brake Pads: Reliable and Dependable Stopping
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Brake Pads: Reliable and Dependable Stopping
Rear Brake Pads and Shoes
Drum Adjuster Kit
from $22.99
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Drum Adjuster Kit
Brake Self Adjuster Kits

FAQs for 1979 Chevrolet Caprice Brake Parts

What are the most purchased Brake Parts for the 1979 Chevrolet Caprice?

Out of 68 Brake Parts for the 1979 Chevrolet Caprice, the most popular in our inventory are:
WHEEL CYLINDER
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WHEEL CYLINDER
Brake Wheel Cylinders
WHEEL CYLINDER
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WHEEL CYLINDER
Brake Wheel Cylinders
Brake Shoes
from $35.99
(47)
Brake Shoes
Rear Brake Pads and Shoes

What are the top-rated 1979 Chevrolet Caprice Brake Parts?

Top-rated Brake Parts for your 1979 Chevrolet Caprice based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Drum Brake Hardware Kit
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Drum Brake Hardware Kit
“had parts needed to replace”
Semi Loaded Disc Brake Caliper
from $32.99
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Semi Loaded Disc Brake Caliper
“works pretty good”
Brake Shoes
from $30.99
(26)
Brake Shoes
“Exactly as advertised. No complaints.”