2025 Toyota Sequoia Brake Parts

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

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

Product Features:

• QUIETER OPERATION — Application-specific design and a unique laser-shaped friction spreads out heat, sound and vibration to reduce noise opportunities
• 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
• 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 most vehicles on the road
• ZERO COPPER FORMULATION — Features Wagner OE25 zero-copper friction formulation

Carquest Professional Platinum 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. 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. Carquest Brakes also offers technical support at 1-833-BRAKE HQ (833-272-5347) for help with product questions, diagnostic troubleshooting and installation assistance by ASE Certified Technicians.

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

Product Features:

• Made in the USA
• OE Manufacturer
• Ceramic Brake Pad
• Low Dust
• Powerful Quiet Stopping
• Ultra-Premium
• Perfect Upgrade for all Braking Systems

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

Brembo brake rotors embody the brand’s legacy of innovation, precision, and racing pedigree, delivering superior braking performance, durability, and safety for every vehicle and driving style. Designed and manufactured with the same engineering rigor found in Brembo’s original equipment for the world’s leading automakers, these rotors ensure consistent stopping power, smooth operation, and long-lasting reliability. Each rotor is crafted from premium cast iron formulations optimized for strength, heat dissipation, and vibration control. Many applications feature elevated or high-carbon metallurgy that enhances thermal stability and reduces the risk of distortion or cracking under extreme conditions. Brembo’s signature UV coating protects the entire rotor surface, including internal ventilation chambers, against corrosion to ensure lasting performance and a clean, refined appearance even after extended use. Advanced venting designs, including Brembo’s exclusive Pillar Venting Technology (PVT), increase airflow through the rotor for up to 40% greater resistance to thermal cracking compared to conventional vane systems. Precision balancing and tight manufacturing tolerances minimize runout and vibration, promoting smooth and confident braking performance. From solid and vented discs to drilled and slotted designs, each rotor is engineered to match or exceed OE specifications for fit, function, and performance. Brembo rotors undergo strict electronic testing and quality control to ensure perfect balance and reliability right out of the box, delivering the craftsmanship, confidence, and comfort expected from the global leader in braking systems

Product Features:

• Elevated Carbon Content: Optimized metallurgy provides increased strength, heat dissipation, and reduced vibration, engineered to help prevent runout and deliver reliable, fade-resistant braking performance
• Vented Cooling: OE based vane design promotes effective heat dissipation and consistent braking performance, ensuring thermal stability and reliable operation
• OE Replacement: Engineered to meet or exceed OE specifications, delivering precise fit, consistent braking, and Brembo-certified quality with ECE R-90 compliance.
• Rotors are electronically tested to ensure perfect balance right out of the box

Brembo brake rotors embody the brand’s legacy of innovation, precision, and racing pedigree, delivering superior braking performance, durability, and safety for every vehicle and driving style. Designed and manufactured with the same engineering rigor found in Brembo’s original equipment for the world’s leading automakers, these rotors ensure consistent stopping power, smooth operation, and long-lasting reliability. Each rotor is crafted from premium cast iron formulations optimized for strength, heat dissipation, and vibration control. Many applications feature elevated or high-carbon metallurgy that enhances thermal stability and reduces the risk of distortion or cracking under extreme conditions. Brembo’s signature UV coating protects the entire rotor surface, including internal ventilation chambers, against corrosion to ensure lasting performance and a clean, refined appearance even after extended use. Advanced venting designs, including Brembo’s exclusive Pillar Venting Technology (PVT), increase airflow through the rotor for up to 40% greater resistance to thermal cracking compared to conventional vane systems. Precision balancing and tight manufacturing tolerances minimize runout and vibration, promoting smooth and confident braking performance. From solid and vented discs to drilled and slotted designs, each rotor is engineered to match or exceed OE specifications for fit, function, and performance. Brembo rotors undergo strict electronic testing and quality control to ensure perfect balance and reliability right out of the box, delivering the craftsmanship, confidence, and comfort expected from the global leader in braking systems

Product Features:

• Elevated Carbon Content: Optimized metallurgy provides increased strength, heat dissipation, and reduced vibration, engineered to help prevent runout and deliver reliable, fade-resistant braking performance
• Vented Cooling: OE based vane design promotes effective heat dissipation and consistent braking performance, ensuring thermal stability and reliable operation
• OE Replacement: Engineered to meet or exceed OE specifications, delivering precise fit, consistent braking, and Brembo-certified quality with ECE R-90 compliance.
• Rotors are electronically tested to ensure perfect balance right out of the box

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 prevent warping
• Air gap eliminates brake fade and increases pad life
• Non-directional finish decreases break-in time

Carquest Professional coated rotors with high carbon content are built to meet or exceed original equipment specifications delivering superior stopping power. Rotors built with a high carbon content provide superior resistance to pedal pulsation and noise. The high carbon content helps these Carquest Professional rotors dissipate heat faster for better performance and longer-lasting brakes. Carquest Professional coated rotors also feature a specially engineered coating that penetrates vanes and prevents rust, corrosion and build up. This zinc and aluminum coating maintains a like-new appearance significantly longer than a standard rotor.

Product Features:

• High carbon content dissipates heat faster for better performance and longer-life
• Superior resistance to pedal pulsation and noise
• Engineered to withstand 120 hours of salt spray testing
• Features RotorShield+ coating to maintain a like-new appearance
• Manufactured to exacting quality and dimensional specifications for superior stopping power
• Exceeds ISO manufacturing guidelines (International Organization for Standardization)
• OE configuration to dissipate heat, increasing pad life
• Dampened iron helps to reduce brake noise

PowerStop is on a mission to deliver an easy and affordable way for any driver to upgrade their brakes – no matter where or how they use their vehicle. PowerStop Coated Hat and Edge Rotors are a partially coated, direct bolt-on replacement for original equipment. These rotors have a silver epoxy coating applied to areas that are prone to corrosion, including the hat, outer edge, and vanes. This corrosion resistant coating will help maintain a great look behind modern alloy wheels. PowerStop rotors are designed to match original equipment performance and specifications including weight and vane count for guaranteed fitment.

Product Features:

• Painted Hat and Edge for corrosion resistance on hat, outer edges, and vanes
• Weight and vane count match original equipment design
• Manufactured to strict tolerances for DTV and runout for smooth, quiet performance
• Original equipment fit and function, as well as performance
• Cross-hatched friction surface for optimal pad break-in
• 100% dynamic mill balanced
• Direct bolt-on replacement; no modifications necessary
• Sold individually

Goodyear brake pads are specifically formulated to ensure low noise, low dust braking while maintaining maximum stopping effectiveness, control, and durability. We use a patented Vulcan Braid Shims technology to eliminate noise and provide a more comfortable ride – Slots and Chamfers that match OE specifications are used to reduce vibration and brake fade. Goodyear Brakes always puts a quality powder coated finish on every brake pad for maximum weather & corrosion protection. Premium hardware kits are included where required.

Product Features:

• Braid Shim Technology – We use a patented Vulcan Braid Shim technology to eliminate noise and provide a more comfortable ride. Slots and Chamfers that match OE specifications are used to reduce vibration and brake fade
• Prolong The Life of Your Disc Brakes – The Front brake pads are powder-coated finish for increased weather & corrosion protection. Combined with semi-metallic material, pads have a higher temperature tolerance and produce less brake dust
• The Best of Safety and Durability – Goodyear Brakes is committed to passenger’s safety. These semi-metallic brake pads will provide your car with maximum stopping power and consistently even braking
• Hardware Kit Included – Each set of front brake pads includes a premium hardware kit for easy installation. Warranty of 3 years or 36,000 miles of use, whichever comes first

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

Carquest Professional Platinum Truck/SUV 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. 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
• Powder-coated backing plate prevents corrosion

The Power Stop Z36 Truck & Tow ceramic brake pads are designed as an upgrade over stock brakes to reduce brake dust & eliminate noise for those that tow and haul, as well as the off-road enthusiast. These brake pads are made with a low-dust ceramic formula, infused with carbon-fiber to strengthen the compound and provide severe-duty stopping power for trucks and SUVs. Premium hardware along with ceramic brake lubricant is included with the Z36 brake pads making it easier to complete your brake job. Use Z36 Truck & Tow brake pads to give your truck or SUV the severe-duty stopping power it deserves.

Product Features:

• Carbon-fiber ceramic formulation to provide severe-duty stopping power for Trucks and SUVs
• Low dust formulation verified in 3rd party on-vehicle testing
• 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 stainless-steel shims for increased heat dissipation & virtually noise-free braking
• Includes premium hardware and ceramic brake lubricant for easy installation

Carquest Premium Gold brake pads are original equipment (O.E.) replacement brake pads designed for consistent, quiet and clean braking. Our brake pads are engineered by manufacturers that meet IATF 16949 certified framework, an internationally recognized proof of quality in the automotive industry. Carquest Premium Gold brake pads utilize application-specific friction formulations that provide extended pad life and cleaner wheels. These brake pads also feature OE-designed slots and chamfers for consistent performance. To prevent noise, our Carquest Premium Gold brake pads also utilize a multi-layer shim and are supplied with new brake hardware (most applications-see fitment notes). Carquest Premium Gold brake pads are the best choice when looking for brake pads that meet or exceed the OE stopping performance.

Product Features:

• Application-specific friction formulations provide shorter stopping distances and extended pad life
• Hardware included for most applications
• OE-designed slots and chamfers to reduce noise and vibration
• Multi-layer shim provides near silent braking
• Powder-coated backing plate prevents corrosion

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

Relays are electrical switches used to convert a small electrical load into a circuit capable of handling a high amperage load. Computers and small switches are not designed to carry the higher amperage requirement of a circuit that may have an electric motor, solenoid, or high amperage lighting fixture. Within a relay are contacts that are controlled with electromagnetism, when the circuit switch commands the device on or off, magnetism will pull or release the contact arm closing or opening the contacts within the relay that carry the voltage.

Product Features:

• Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
• Computer-Aided Design (CAD), laser scanning and 3D printing ¿ utilizing Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and Stereolithography (SLA) ¿ in the part design process ensures speed-to-market and a precise fit guaranteed.
• Computer-Aided Design (CAD), laser scanning and 3D printing ┐ utilizing Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and Stereolithography (SLA) ┐ in the part design process ensures speed-to-market and a precise fit guaranteed.
• Where applicable, robust circuit board design increases durability due to heat, shock, and random electro-magnetic pulses (EMP) and power spikes.
• Tin plated lead frame prevents corrosion and ensures a reliable terminal connection under adverse ambient conditions.
• 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.

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

Brembo brake rotors embody the brand’s legacy of innovation, precision, and racing pedigree, delivering superior braking performance, durability, and safety for every vehicle and driving style. Designed and manufactured with the same engineering rigor found in Brembo’s original equipment for the world’s leading automakers, these rotors ensure consistent stopping power, smooth operation, and long-lasting reliability. Each rotor is crafted from premium cast iron formulations optimized for strength, heat dissipation, and vibration control. Many applications feature elevated or high-carbon metallurgy that enhances thermal stability and reduces the risk of distortion or cracking under extreme conditions. Brembo’s signature UV coating protects the entire rotor surface, including internal ventilation chambers, against corrosion to ensure lasting performance and a clean, refined appearance even after extended use. Advanced venting designs, including Brembo’s exclusive Pillar Venting Technology (PVT), increase airflow through the rotor for up to 40% greater resistance to thermal cracking compared to conventional vane systems. Precision balancing and tight manufacturing tolerances minimize runout and vibration, promoting smooth and confident braking performance. From solid and vented discs to drilled and slotted designs, each rotor is engineered to match or exceed OE specifications for fit, function, and performance. Brembo rotors undergo strict electronic testing and quality control to ensure perfect balance and reliability right out of the box, delivering the craftsmanship, confidence, and comfort expected from the global leader in braking systems

Product Features:

• Elevated Carbon Content: Optimized metallurgy provides increased strength, heat dissipation, and reduced vibration, engineered to help prevent runout and deliver reliable, fade-resistant braking performance
• Vented Cooling: OE based vane design promotes effective heat dissipation and consistent braking performance, ensuring thermal stability and reliable operation
• OE Replacement: Engineered to meet or exceed OE specifications, delivering precise fit, consistent braking, and Brembo-certified quality with ECE R-90 compliance.
• Rotors are electronically tested to ensure perfect balance right out of the box

Carquest Professional coated rotors with high carbon content are built to meet or exceed original equipment specifications delivering superior stopping power. Rotors built with a high carbon content provide superior resistance to pedal pulsation and noise. The high carbon content helps these Carquest Professional rotors dissipate heat faster for better performance and longer-lasting brakes. Carquest Professional coated rotors also feature a specially engineered coating that penetrates vanes and prevents rust, corrosion and build up. This zinc and aluminum coating maintains a like-new appearance significantly longer than a standard rotor.

Product Features:

• High carbon content dissipates heat faster for better performance and longer-life
• Superior resistance to pedal pulsation and noise
• Engineered to withstand 120 hours of salt spray testing
• Features RotorShield+ coating to maintain a like-new appearance
• Manufactured to exacting quality and dimensional specifications for superior stopping power
• Exceeds ISO manufacturing guidelines (International Organization for Standardization)
• OE configuration to dissipate heat, increasing pad life
• Dampened iron helps to reduce brake noise

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

T-Slot Uni-Directional Slotted Rotor

X Street Series

Carquest Frontline brake rotors are manufactured to withstand severe-duty use, making them the ideal choice for police, emergency vehicles, fleet and severe duty applications. Machined, balanced and with more carbon content, Frontline severe-duty castings meet or exceed original equipment specifications, delivering better stopping power, superior heat dissipation, and high tensile strength. Carquest Frontline rotors are fully coated to protect against corrosion and rust build-up, which can shorten rotor life. These rotors are the preferred choice when looking for the best performance on severe-duty applications.

Product Features:

• Designed for severe duty performance
• Coating promotes unrestricted heat venting by preventing rust and corrosion build-up
• Manufactured to exact quality and dimensional specifications for superior stopping power
• Exceeds ISO manufacturing guidelines (International Organization for Standardization)
• Optimal metallurgy and casting thickness to prevent warping
• OE vane configuration to dissipate heat and increase pad life
• Proper harmonic design helps to reduce brake noise

PowerStop is on a mission to deliver an easy and affordable way for any driver to upgrade their brakes – no matter where or how they use their vehicle. PowerStop Coated Hat and Edge Rotors are a partially coated, direct bolt-on replacement for original equipment. These rotors have a silver epoxy coating applied to areas that are prone to corrosion, including the hat, outer edge, and vanes. This corrosion resistant coating will help maintain a great look behind modern alloy wheels. PowerStop rotors are designed to match original equipment performance and specifications including weight and vane count for guaranteed fitment.

Product Features:

• Painted Hat and Edge for corrosion resistance on hat, outer edges, and vanes
• Weight and vane count match original equipment design
• Manufactured to strict tolerances for DTV and runout for smooth, quiet performance
• Original equipment fit and function, as well as performance
• Cross-hatched friction surface for optimal pad break-in
• 100% dynamic mill balanced
• Direct bolt-on replacement; no modifications necessary
• Sold individually

Power Stop Autospecialty brake rotors provide a direct fit solution for original equipment fit and performance.

Product Features:

• Bolt-on replacement, no modifications necessary
• Direct original equipment fit and function
• Manufactured to strict tolerances for DTV and runout for smooth quiet performance
• Weight and vane count match original equipment design
• Cross-hatched surface finish on friction surface for optimal pad break-in
• 100% dynamic mill balanced
• Sold individually

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 prevent warping
• Air gap eliminates brake fade and increases pad life
• Non-directional finish decreases break-in time

Carquest Platinum Plus coated rotors are built to meet or exceed original equipment specifications delivering superior stopping power. Carquest Platinum Plus coated rotors have a specially engineered coating that penetrates vanes and prevents rust, corrosion and build up. This zinc and aluminum coating maintains a like-new appearance significantly longer than a standard rotor. Carquest Platinum Plus coated rotors are designed to effectively dissipate heat helping to eliminate brake fade and increase the life of your pads and rotors. These rotors are built for quiet, long-lasting performance.

Product Features:

• Engineered to withstand 120 hours of salt spray testing
• Features RotorShield+ coating to maintain a like-new appearance
• Manufactured to exacting quality and dimensional specifications for superior stopping power
• Exceeds ISO manufacturing guidelines (International Organization for Standardization)
• OE configuration to dissipate heat, increasing pad life
• Proper harmonic design helps to reduce brake noise