1981 Ford Bronco Brake Pads and Shoes

Essential 1981 Ford Bronco Brake Pads and Shoes

Carquest Standard – Brake Pads : Front, Reliable and Dependable Stopping (Part No.MKD50)

Brake Pads : Front, Reliable and Dependable Stopping

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$29.99
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 Wearever – Brake Shoes (Part No.S283)

Brake Shoes

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$34.99
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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Economy – Organic Brake Pads – (4-Pad Set) (Part No.ENAD 50)

Organic Brake Pads - (4-Pad Set)

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$9.99
Economy brake pads are replacement brake pads at a low price.  Semi-metallic and/or Organic options are available. 

Product Features:
  • Reliable stopping power
  • Shims or hardware not included
  • 1 year warranty
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Economy Black – Brake Pads – Front (Part No.EMKD 50)

Brake Pads - Front

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$5.00
Dependable braking at an economical price
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Wagner – Drum Brake Shoe Set (Part No.N2010978122WAG)

Drum Brake Shoe Set

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$37.59
Wagner® QuickStop® brake shoes utilize professional-grade friction materials that mirror original equipment and utilize OE-required riveted or bonded configurations.

Product Features:
  • Precision ground maximizes friction-to-drum contact
  • Attached levers & pins included to match OE (on specific applications)
  • Comprehensive coverage for foreign and domestic nameplates
  • Install Wagner with total confidence
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Carquest Wearever – Brake Shoes (Part No.S582)

Brake Shoes

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$46.49
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 Wearever – Brake Shoes (Part No.S9)

Brake Shoes

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$34.99
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 Premium Gold – BRAKE PADS-PREM GOLD (Part No.GNAD2414)

BRAKE PADS-PREM GOLD

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$59.99
BRAKE PADS-PREM GOLD

Carquest Wearever – Brake Shoes (Part No.S169)

Brake Shoes

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$33.99
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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Akebono – Pro-ACT Ultra-Premium OE Ceramic Brake Pads (Part No.N1010132478AKE)

Pro-ACT Ultra-Premium OE Ceramic Brake Pads

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$88.96
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 Professional Platinum – Ceramic Brake Pads – (4-Pad Set) (Part No.PXD632H)

Ceramic Brake Pads - (4-Pad Set)

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$63.99
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
  • 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
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Carquest Wearever – Brake Shoes (Part No.S263)

Brake Shoes

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$35.99
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 Premium Gold – Semi-Metallic Brake Pads – (4-Pad Set) (Part No.GMKD632)

Semi-Metallic Brake Pads - (4-Pad Set)

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$52.99
Carquest Premium Gold brake pads are original equipment replacement brake pads that provide consistent, quiet, and clean braking.

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
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Motorcraft – Standard Premium Organic Brake Pads (Part No.N1010322796MTR)

Standard Premium Organic Brake Pads

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$73.42
Standard Premium (BR) – Ford Retail Specification The Motorcraft Standard Premium brake pads are a direct fit OEM replacement and guarantee the same performance and quality brake pads provided by the vehicle manufacturer. Motorcraft brake and friction parts are the only ones designed, engineered and recommended specifically for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles by Ford Motor Company. They’re built with the understanding that can only come from being the Original Equipment (O.E.) manufacturer. Motorcraft brake pads are manufactured with friction formulas selected for their performance on Ford Motor Company vehicles. Motorcraft brake pads employ friction materials that have been tested to ensure they meet the stopping and fade performance requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

Product Features:
  • Exceed Friction Materials Standards Institute (FMSI) specifications
  • Feature comprehensive use of shims, slots and chamfers to reduce noise
  • Manufactured with vehicle-platform-specific friction formulas tuned for each vehicle application to help maintain high braking performance and increase durability
  • Each application has been on-vehicle tested to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) in stopping and fade performance, lining life, noise and wheel dust
  • Attaching hardware included where needed – complete package helps reduce installation time
  • Vehicle-specific and help reduce comebacks
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Carquest Premium Gold – Brake Pads With Hardware, Ceramic, Long Pad Life, Quiet Braking (Part No.GNAD632)

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

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$53.99
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 Professional Platinum – Brake Pads With Hardware, Better Performance, Longer Life, Quiet, Ideal For Towing (Part No.PMD632H)

Brake Pads With Hardware, Better Performance, Longer Life, Quiet, Ideal For Towing

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$62.99
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 Wearever – Brake Shoes (Part No.S282)

Brake Shoes

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$49.99
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 Premium Gold – Brake Pads Without Hardware, Semi-Metallic, Long Pad Life, Quiet Braking (Part No.GMKD50)

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

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$42.99
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 – Semi-Metallic Brake Pads – Front (4-Pad Set) (Part No.MKD360)

Semi-Metallic Brake Pads - Front (4-Pad Set)

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$42.99
Carquest Standard brake pads are an economical choice for dependable stopping power and quiet braking.

Product Features:
  • Dependable stopping power
  • Single layer shim for quiet braking
  • Single-layer shim absorbs noise and vibration for consistently quiet braking
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty
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Akebono – Pro-ACT Ultra-Premium OE Ceramic Brake Pads (Part No.N1010125888AKE)

Pro-ACT Ultra-Premium OE Ceramic Brake Pads

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$100.31
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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ACDelco – Advantage Semi-Metallic Severe Duty Brake Pads (Part No.N1010617059ACD)

Advantage Semi-Metallic Severe Duty Brake Pads

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$43.49
ACDelco Advantage Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pads are formulated with steel strands to provide strength and conduct heat away from the rotor’s surface while offering quality braking power. 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:
  • Designed for towing or extreme braking environments
  • 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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Carquest Frontline – Severe Duty Brake Pads With Hardware, Ideal For Heavy Towing And Hauling (Part No.FLD2216)

Severe Duty Brake Pads With Hardware, Ideal For Heavy Towing And Hauling

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$71.99
Providing maximum braking performance on towing, heavy hauling, and frequent braking applications, Carquest Frontline Severe Duty brake pads are the ideal choice for severe duty applications.

Product Features:
  • Severe duty friction formulations dissipate heat faster for 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
  • PTFE coated hardware and caliper pin grease included for nearly every application
  • Powder-coated backing plate prevents corrosion
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Akebono ProAct – Ceramic Brake Pads Ultra-Premium (Part No.ACT375)

Ceramic Brake Pads Ultra-Premium

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$74.99
Product Features:
  • Made in the USA
  • OE Manufacturer
  • Ceramic Brake Pad
  • Low Dust
  • Powerful Quiet Stopping
  • Ultra-Premium
  • Perfect Upgrade for all Braking Systems
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Carquest Premium Gold – Brake Pads Without Hardware, Semi-Metallic, Long Pad Life, Quiet Braking (Part No.GMKD360)

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

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$58.99
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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TRW – Automotive Premium Ceramic Brake Pads (Part No.N1010322796TRW)

Automotive Premium Ceramic Brake Pads

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$50.85
Choosing the right Ceramic brake pads is a big decision: after all, they will be fitted to a vehicle carrying precious cargo; so you need to make an informed choice and get it right. With more than 100 years’ experience, we are pioneers in the development of braking systems and technologies and work closely with the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers. As a consumer, you should expect safety, quality and performance from a brake pad. With its superior range of Ceramic Brake Pads, TRW offers you all that, and more. We design our Ceramic Brake Pads using vehicle-optimized friction formulations which are focussed on eliminating noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) and severely reducing wheel dust; while at the same time increasing durability and smooth braking actions. We engineer our brake pads to precise Original Equipment (OE) standards, and test them to the extreme both in the lab and in real life, real road situations at every speed and on every terrain. In addition, our Ceramic Brake Pads deliver what we in the business call ‘fadeless performance’ to counteract the heat that braking in heavy traffic creates which could result in a lack of performance. All TRW products are taken to market under the ‘Safety’ strapline. We never deviate from this and we never compromise because we believe that every stop could be that safety critical stop. We wouldn’t put our name to something that we wouldn’t fit in our own vehicles to transport our own families. All of this adds up to one fact: You really can trust TRW to provide superior Ceramic Brake Pads to deliver the ultimate in braking experience.

Product Features:
  • For the best and safest performance – we mirror OE and provide the optimum friction formulation for each make and model
  • For the quietest braking – TRW applies ‘bonded Nitrile rubber-coated steel shims; proven to be the best noise damping material to all its Ceramic Brake Pads
  • The intelligent design includes slots and chamfers which prevents dirt and dust build up on the friction surface; giving more effective contact and reducing noise
  • Using the latest technology, TRW designs its Ceramic Brake Pads with an emphasis on dust reduction; giving you the safest stop while keeping your wheels clean
  • We provide all necessary accessories, including installation hardware and grease, together with fitting instructions with each part for a safe and easy brake pad change
  • TRW covers 98% of all vehicles on the road in North America both imports and domestic
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Wagner – ThermoQuiet Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pad Set (Part No.MX632)

ThermoQuiet Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pad Set

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$25.00
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
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Carquest Professional Platinum – Brake Pads With Hardware, Better Performance, Longer Life, Quiet, Ideal For Towing (Part No.PMD360H)

Brake Pads With Hardware, Better Performance, Longer Life, Quiet, Ideal For Towing

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$68.99
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
  • Road tested in multiple environments and conditions to ensure reliable stopping power
  • Meets or exceeds OE specifications and covers 99% of foreign and domestic vehicles
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty
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Bosch – Brake Pad Set (Part No.N10101700391BOS)

Brake Pad Set

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$67.26
Brake Pad Set

1981 Ford Bronco Brake Pads and Shoes

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1981 Ford Bronco. Maybe you just need a couple of Brake Pads and Shoes. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 6 different Brake Pads and Shoes in our inventory ranging from $5.00 to $50.75. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1981 Ford Bronco running smoothly.

Brake Pads and Shoes are only as good as their brand. We stock 4 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1981 Ford Bronco. Carquest, Carquest Premium, and Economy 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 1981 Ford Bronco, 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 1981 Ford Bronco 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 1981 Ford Bronco Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1981 Ford Bronco 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 Bronco the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Brake Pads and Shoes brands and parts.

Popular Carquest Premium Gold Brake Pads and Shoes

We carry Carquest Premium Gold parts in our stock across Front Brake Pads and Shoes categories, plus more. For a 1981 Ford Bronco, our most popular Carquest Premium Gold Brake Pads and Shoes include:

Top 1981 Ford Bronco Brake Pads and Shoes from Carquest Standard

Carquest Standard products are another trusted brand when it comes to Brake Pads and Shoes for your 1981 Ford Bronco. Popular Carquest Standard parts include:
Brake Pads : Front, Reliable and Dependable Stopping
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Brake Pads : Front, Reliable and Dependable Stopping
Rear Brake Pads and Shoes
Brake Shoes
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Brake Shoes
Front Brake Pads and Shoes

FAQs for 1981 Ford Bronco Brake Pads and Shoes

What are the most purchased Brake Pads and Shoes for the 1981 Ford Bronco?

Out of 6 Brake Pads and Shoes for the 1981 Ford Bronco, the most popular in our inventory are:
Drum Brake Shoe Set
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Drum Brake Shoe Set
Front Brake Pads and Shoes
Brake Pads - Front
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Brake Pads – Front
Rear Brake Pads and Shoes
Organic Brake Pads - (4-Pad Set)
from $9.99
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Organic Brake Pads – (4-Pad Set)
Rear Brake Pads and Shoes