Top 10 Brush Research Brake Parts
for June 2023

Car brakes are one of the most critical safety features on your car, and replacing your car's brake pads and rotors can extend the life of your car and prevent accidents. The brake parts you use in your car or truck depend on the type of car you drive, but brake pads come in a variety of types, including organic, semi-metallic and ceramic.

The Different Guide has tested the latest brake parts, including brake pads, rotors, calipers, hoses, and more. We evaluate each brake part for performance, including stopping power, fade resistance, and stopping distance, and for ease of installation, such as having the correct size bolts and washers. We also test brake parts for durability, such as whether brake pads wear evenly over time. Here are the top 10 brake parts to buy in 2022:

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Lisle 13410 Disc Brake Caliper Brush

Lisle 13410 Disc Brake Caliper Brush

by Lisle
What We like

A quality brake caliper brush that won't damage your wheels, but won't do a good job without separate work on the brake caliper.

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9.2
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Reese Towpower 8508211 Brake Control (Proportional BRAKE-EVN)

Reese Towpower 8508211 Brake Control (Proportional BRAKE-EVN)

by Reese Towpower
What We like

The Reese Towpower Brake Control was easy to install and use. It offers plenty of capacity for smaller trailers, and is inexpensive to boot.

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9
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ABN Auto Wire Brush 38-Piece Set – Stainless Steel, Brass, Nylon with Handle, Extension Bar, 1/4in Hex Drill Shank

ABN Auto Wire Brush 38-Piece Set – Stainless Steel

by Auto Body Now
What We like

The ABN Auto Wire Brush 38-Piece Set is any mechanic's dream. The set replaces all of a mechanic's hand wire brushes and saves you time with its quick-release handle.

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8.8
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Power Stop K6268-36 Z36 Truck and Tow Front and Rear Brake Kit

Power Stop K6268-36 Z36 Truck and Tow Front and Rear Brake Kit

by Power Stop
What We like

These ceramic brake rotors are the strongest in our roundup, but performance is merely average. Plus, while they do work well, the metal dust generated by the brakes is annoying in trucks.

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8.5
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JUSTTOP Universal Cleaning Gel for Car, Detailing Putty Gel Detail Tools Car Interior Cleaner Laptop Cleaner(Blue)

JUSTTOP Universal Cleaning Gel for Car

by JUSTTOP
What We like

This unscrambling cleaning putty gel is designed for go kart, car, motorcycle, laptop, remote control, car trunk, car interior, etc. Use it to wipe your car with damp cloth or dry cloth.

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8.5
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LivTee Blind Spot Mirror, 2

LivTee Blind Spot Mirror

by LivTee
What We like

Portability is another reason why we loved these mirrors. We built them to carry easily in your glove box, and the stick-on mount keeps them in place. The convex shape makes them easy to see, too.

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8.5
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Livtee Framed Rectangular Blind Spot Mirror, HD Glass and ABS Housing Convex Wide Angle Rearview Mirror with Adjustable Stick for Universal Car (2 pcs)

Livtee Framed Rectangular Blind Spot Mirror

by Livtee
What We like

Our only complaint with this backup mirror is that the stick is hinged, which means it's also a blind spot.

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8.5
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Hopkins 47297 INSIGHT Plug-in Simple Brake Control

Hopkins Towing Solutions Hopkins 47297 INSIGHT Plug-in Simple Brake Control

by Hopkins Towing Solution
What We like

The Hopkins Insight Brake Controller was easy to install on any of our tractors, and it's one of only two that worked with both electric and hydraulic brakes.

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8.3
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OEMTOOLS 24686 Brake Hub Resurfacing Kit, Brake Hub Cleaning Kit for Rust, Wheel Stud Cleaning Kit, Clean Lug Nuts on the Wheel Hub, Includes 4 Pads

OEMTOOLS 24686 Brake Hub Resurfacing Kit

by OEMTOOLS
What We like

This wheel hub repair kit is the quickest and easiest way to ensure your car's parts stay in good condition. It works on most domestic and import vehicles.

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