ACDelco Professional Severe Duty Brake Kits are compiled of brake rotors, pads, calipers and hardware to support heavy duty towing. ACDelco Severe Duty Brake Kits offer outstanding stopping power for heavy duty applications, supply exceptional performance, confident braking, and are built to handle the stress of braking with additional weight.
Features & Benefits:
Severe Duty pads are designed to help withstand the high temperatures associated with braking when towing additional weight
Severe Duty pads have constrained multi-layered shims that help to deliver optimal noise dampening
Mechanical Locking System holds friction material firmly in place, to help with retention strength and long term durability
Severe Duty calipers have a black zinc coated body, silver zinc brackets, and are ASTM B-117 salt spray tested
Severe Duty calipers are 100% new and are end of line tested and pressure tested for leaks
Severe Duty rotors have specially designed venting s-grooves that help improve gas outflow and increase pedal feel and performance
COOL SHIELD™ coating on the rotor surface and specialized paint on the hat help with corrosion resistance
High Carbon iron content helps reduce brake fade at high temperatures which means a fast recovery rate, which helps the rotor stay cooler and reduce noise
Installation Tips
Suspend the caliper from the suspension using a Caliper Hanger to prevent damage to the brake hose
Before installing the rotor, clean the hub face with a Wire Brush to remove rust buildup and apply Copper Anti Seize to prevent future buildup. Rust or debris on the hub can cause rotor runout and lead to wheel vibration
Apply brake lube to caliper pins, clips, the edges of the brake pad mounting tabs, and the back side of the brake pads to ensure noise free braking. DO NOT apply lube to the friction side of the brake pads
Use a Caliper Piston Compressor to retract the caliper piston(s) and make room for the new, thicker brake pads
Open the master cylinder reservoir during piston compression to prevent pressure buildup. Keep an eye on the Brake Fluid level to ensure it does not overflow
After the job is complete, pump the brake pedal several times to push the caliper piston back up against the pads to ensure proper brake function
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