Kia Optima Brake Parts

PowerStop Performance Brake Calipers are made specifically with the enthusiast in mind. These calipers bolt directly in place of the stock calipers, and they look and perform great behind stock or custom wheels. PowerStop calipers and the brackets are remanufactured in our Chicago, IL facility and treated with a electrostatic high-temperature red powder-coating. The easy to clean powder coating helps to resist rust and corrosion thus extending the life of your calipers. PowerStop calipers are 100% pressure tested to verify piston operation and prevent any possible leaks from occurring. This insures that every caliper is inspected for quality and safety. PowerStop caliper pairs are expertly assembled using new seals, caliper guide pins, dust boots, bleeder screws, stainless steel brake pad abutment clips and mounting brackets. High temperature EPDM rubber dust boots and premium silicone lubricant is used for a smoother operation and an extended life in extreme conditions. The performance color is a nice touch that really stands out behind your wheels!

Product Features:

• All calipers are thoroughly inspected for quality and safety. Pressure tested to prevent leaks.
• New seals, caliper guide pins, dust boots, bleeder screws, stainless steel brake pad abutment clips and mounting brackets
• High temperature EPDM rubber for extended life.
• Premium silicone lubrication provides smoother operation.
• The easy to clean powder coating helps to resist rust and corrosion and extends the life of calipers.

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
• Ensures the brake pads are meeting the rotors at the correct angle for an even braking system
• Corrosion resistant coating for long-lasting durability against harsh roads
• Manufactured with quality materials to suppress high stress levels
• Helps deliver a quieter, more efficient braking system

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

Brake Proportioning

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. The Caliper Noise Damper helps prevent low frequency noise in the brake system.

Product Features:

• Manufactured with quality materials to suppress high stress levels
• Corrosion resistant coating for long-lasting durability against harsh roads
• Helps reduce low frequency noise

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

Bosch rotors utilize innovative materials that ensure the very highest quality – and prevent brake judder, noise, vibration and harshness. Bosch QuietCast Premium Disc Brake Rotors utilize vehicle specific castings. The heat flow casting process produces superior G3000, GG20, GG15 and HC (high carbon) casting. Bosch castings provide strength and durability not found in competitive product. While competitors may provide a low cost product which helps save money, their castings can crack and provide poor durability. Bosch QuietCast provides consistent, safe and long lasting performance. Alutherm 80 Coating – Bi-metal aluminum and zinc clean-look coating/Alutherm 80 extends the life of the rotor and provides a clean look for today’s open wheels

Product Features:

• OE-Equivalent and a direct fit replacement
• Prevent rust and corrosion with clear-look coating protection
• Provide a clean look for today’s open-wheeled vehicles
• Are 100% balanced for smooth operation
• Factory-engraved edge code and minimum thickness specifications Bosch QuietCast Brake Rotors Brochure

WBR premium hydraulic brake cylinders are manufactured on state-of-the-art CNC machines, matching the exact OEM design with materials that meet the strict TS 16949 OEM certification. WBR brake master cylinders, wheel cylinders, clutch master and slave units use lightweight aluminum or cast iron to match the original design. The EPDM rubber used in WBR cylinders is a long-life formulation, 100% compatible with all types of brake fluid.

Product Features:

• OE Quality
• EPDM rubber
• Compatible with all types of brake fluid
• Matches the original design

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
• Easy and Exact fitment
• A necessary safety item for protecting the brake lines from harm
• Restores brakes to like-new performance

Carquest Wearever rotors meet or exceed original equipment specifications while delivering superior stopping power. Carquest Wearever 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 Wearever 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

Brake Caliper Carrie

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

Remanufactured Caliper – Manufacturer recommends replacing calipers in pairs. CARDONE brake calipers are remanufactured to match the exact look and function of the original equipment unit. Cardone calipers come ‘friction ready’ allowing you to select your favorite brand of brake pad. Cardone completely disassembles every worn part, also known as a core, and thoroughly clean and inspect every component. Through reverse engineering, Cardone engineers pinpoint original equipment design weaknesses through examining common wear areas and incorporate fixes into our renewal process as needed to produce a highly reliable caliper.

Product Features:

• OE Quality -Direct fit application
• 100% O.E.-specific rubber seals ensure like-new performance.
• 100% pressure testing guarantees proper braking function on the vehicle.
• Copper washers are included for a perfect seal.
• Every Friction Choice Caliper consistently includes all hardware needed to ensure quick, convenient installation, while offering you the choice to install your own preferred grade of pads.
• Friction Choice Calipers are offered with or without mounting bracket, so you can choose the configuration that best meets your needs.
• New bleeder screws provide trouble-free bleeding and a positive seal.
• Plastic cap plug in brake port line protects threads before installation.

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

HL Mando is the leading original equipment manufacturer utilizing its state-of-art technology and various quality tests to offer customers great satisfaction and safety. HL Mando is producing a variety of Brake parts with the latest equipment that boasts highest quality from passenger vehicles to commercial vehicles. With the state-of-the-art electronic control technology that maximizes the safety and convenience of the driver and passenger, Mando is being recognized for its high quality and supply system by world’s best automakers. In addition, obtaining ISO/TS 16949 certification proves excellent quality and reliability of suspension parts. – We Are OE!

Product Features:

• Direct Original Equipment Replacement
• Tested for Quality, Durability, and Reliability
• Manufactured in Korea

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

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

ACDelco Professional Pigtail Connectors are connectors ready to be spliced into vehicle harnesses, and are a high quality replacement for many vehicles on the road today. These premium aftermarket replacement components are manufactured to meet your expectations for fit, form, and function.

Product Features:

• Protective outer coverings provide long-lasting durability
• Color-coded wires allow for easy installation
• Manufactured to meet expectations for fit, form, and function

The Vemo 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

CARQUEST premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.

Remanufactured Caliper – Manufacturer recommends replacing calipers in pairs. All Premium WBR calipers are remanufactured to match the exact look and function of the original equipment unit. Remanufactured in the USA, WBR Premium calipers come ‘ friction ready ‘ allowing you to select your favorite brand of brake pad. All necessary hardware is included – silencing shims sold separately.

Product Features:

• Friction Ready
• Corrosion inhibiting protection
• New key mounting hardware
• New seals, o-rings and boots
• Natural exterior finish
• Long life and function even in severe climates
• Quick, easy, cost effective and perfect fit installation
• Ensures long life and maximum performance
• Maintains the correct OE look

Carquest Premium Coated Caliper Brackets are engineered and manufactured to meet or exceed OEM performance specifications for strength and durability. Complete inspection of all critical dimensions and bolt threads for a perfect fit and easy installation. OE style rust protective coatings ensure worry-free performance for miles top come.

Product Features:

• Meets or exceeds OE performance specifications
• Application-specific brackets for perfect fit and easy installation
• OE style rust protection extends product life
• Grease pack is included for easy installation

CARQUEST premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.

Product Features:

• Premium quality materials for longer service life
• Sealed connections (where applicable) to prevent environmental corrosion and performance issues
• Global coverage for import and/or domestic applications
• OE specified wire gauge to ensure a reliable electrical connection
• Designed to meet or exceed OE specifications in form, fit and function

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. Changing out your Rubber Pin Boot or Slider Bushing Kit will ensure the guide pins are clean and free from debris for smoother braking.

Product Features:

• This part matches Original Equipment (OE) quality specifications
• Easy and fast replacement
• Maintains proper movement for safe, effective stopping performance
• Prevents noise and premature wear

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