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HONDA CIVIC 92-95 EX D16Z6 D15 VTEC CHIPPED P28 ECU ECM
HONDA CIVIC 92-95 EX D16Z6 D15 VTEC CHIPPED P28 ECU ECM
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Audi A4 B5 Front Race Brake Pads
Audi A4 B5 Front Race Brake Pads
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YAMAHA YFM 700 GRIZZLY FRONT REAR BRAKE PADS SEV DUTY!!
YAMAHA YFM 700 GRIZZLY FRONT REAR BRAKE PADS SEV DUTY!!
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POLARIS RANGER RZR 800 RAZOR FRONT & REAR BRAKE PADS
POLARIS RANGER RZR 800 RAZOR FRONT & REAR BRAKE PADS
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FORD MUSTANG - 13.2
FORD MUSTANG - 13.2" FRONT ROTORS, CALIPERS, AND BRAKE PADS - NEW! TAKE-OFF OEM
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Redcat Racing  Brake Disc and Pads set 02044
Redcat Racing Brake Disc and Pads set 02044
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YAMAHA YXR450 450 RHINO FRONT & REAR BRAKES BRAKE PADS
YAMAHA YXR450 450 RHINO FRONT & REAR BRAKES BRAKE PADS
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Lyndall Z-Plus Front/ Rear Brake Pads 00-07 HD 7195-Z+
Lyndall Z-Plus Front/ Rear Brake Pads 00-07 HD 7195-Z+
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Rare 1960s vintage Raleigh BRAKE PADS road racing touring town bike Fibrax
Rare 1960s vintage Raleigh BRAKE PADS road racing touring town bike Fibrax
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1983 1984 1985 YAMAHA YTM225DX TRI MOTO FRONT REAR BRAKES BRAKE PADS BRAKE SHOES
1983 1984 1985 YAMAHA YTM225DX TRI MOTO FRONT REAR BRAKES BRAKE PADS BRAKE SHOES
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2012 POLARIS RANGER RAZOR RZR XP 900 FRONT & REAR BRAKES BRAKE PADS SEVERE DUTY
2012 POLARIS RANGER RAZOR RZR XP 900 FRONT & REAR BRAKES BRAKE PADS SEVERE DUTY
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LYNDALL RACING BRAKE PADS Z-PLUS 4 PM CALIPERS 7182-Z
LYNDALL RACING BRAKE PADS Z-PLUS 4 PM CALIPERS 7182-Z
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FERODO RACING DS2500 FRONT BRAKE PADS RENAULT CLIO 172
FERODO RACING DS2500 FRONT BRAKE PADS RENAULT CLIO 172
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4 front PERFORMANCE FRICTION  brake pads Lasts 4X longer #1 in racing! USA MADE
4 front PERFORMANCE FRICTION brake pads Lasts 4X longer #1 in racing! USA MADE
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Indian Motorcycle 02-04 Chief Lyndall Brake Pads
Indian Motorcycle 02-04 Chief Lyndall Brake Pads
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2011 CAN-AM OUTLANDER 800 R XMR FRONT REAR BRAKE PADS
2011 CAN-AM OUTLANDER 800 R XMR FRONT REAR BRAKE PADS
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HONDA CIVIC 92-95 B18 LS B20 VTEC CHIPPED OBD1 P28 ECU
HONDA CIVIC 92-95 B18 LS B20 VTEC CHIPPED OBD1 P28 ECU
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EBC Racing Brake Pads Honda Yamaha Suzuki Kawasaki Gas Gas
EBC Racing Brake Pads Honda Yamaha Suzuki Kawasaki Gas Gas
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YAMAHA YFM700 YFM 700 RAPTOR REAR BRAKES BRAKE PADS
YAMAHA YFM700 YFM 700 RAPTOR REAR BRAKES BRAKE PADS
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EBC YELLOWSTUFF ULTIMATE RACE BRAKE PADS - FRONT
EBC YELLOWSTUFF ULTIMATE RACE BRAKE PADS - FRONT
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EBC YELLOWSTUFF ULTIMATE RACE BRAKE PADS - FRONT
EBC YELLOWSTUFF ULTIMATE RACE BRAKE PADS - FRONT
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EBC Street/Race Super Hi-Performance YellowStuff Kevlar Set Front Brake Pads
EBC Street/Race Super Hi-Performance YellowStuff Kevlar Set Front Brake Pads
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EBC YELLOWSTUFF ULTIMATE RACE BRAKE PADS - REAR
EBC YELLOWSTUFF ULTIMATE RACE BRAKE PADS - REAR
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Cobalt Friction Front Brake Pads - Racing
Cobalt Friction Front Brake Pads - Racing
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SUZUKI REAR Race Proven Stainless Steel Brake Rotor + Pads GSXR 1000 2007 2008
SUZUKI REAR Race Proven Stainless Steel Brake Rotor + Pads GSXR 1000 2007 2008
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CAN-AM OUTLANDER 800 4X4 XT FRONT/REAR BRAKE PADS SV DT
CAN-AM OUTLANDER 800 4X4 XT FRONT/REAR BRAKE PADS SV DT
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JAPAN PMU PROJECT MU HC+ FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD AP1 AP2 S2K DC5 FG2 FA5 SI CR CSX
JAPAN PMU PROJECT MU HC+ FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD AP1 AP2 S2K DC5 FG2 FA5 SI CR CSX
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08-09 POLARIS RANGER RZR 800 RAZOR FRONT BRAKE PADS
08-09 POLARIS RANGER RZR 800 RAZOR FRONT BRAKE PADS
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EBC YELLOWSTUFF ULTIMATE RACE BRAKE PADS - REAR
EBC YELLOWSTUFF ULTIMATE RACE BRAKE PADS - REAR
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SET OF SBS SINTERED BRAKE PADS 705RS & 704RS RACING FOR KAWASAKI & SUZUKI
SET OF SBS SINTERED BRAKE PADS 705RS & 704RS RACING FOR KAWASAKI & SUZUKI
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Suzuki DRZ400 RMX250 EBC Sintered Race Brake Pads REAR
Suzuki DRZ400 RMX250 EBC Sintered Race Brake Pads REAR
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RMZ250 RMZ450 RMZ 250 450 Front Brake Pads Racing Series Pro Factory Braking NEW
RMZ250 RMZ450 RMZ 250 450 Front Brake Pads Racing Series Pro Factory Braking NEW
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EBC Street/Race Hi-Performance YellowStuff Kevlar Set Front Brake Pads DP41521R
EBC Street/Race Hi-Performance YellowStuff Kevlar Set Front Brake Pads DP41521R
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2003 HONDA CR250R CR250 FRONT/REAR BRAKE PADS SEV DUTY
2003 HONDA CR250R CR250 FRONT/REAR BRAKE PADS SEV DUTY
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HONDA XR650R XR600 XR600R EBC RACE FRONT BRAKE PADS
HONDA XR650R XR600 XR600R EBC RACE FRONT BRAKE PADS
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NEW SEMI-METALLIC RACING BRAKE PADS,D-154,GM METRIC
NEW SEMI-METALLIC RACING BRAKE PADS,D-154,GM METRIC
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LYNDALL RACING BRAKE PADS Z-PLUS 4 HARLEY 00-07
LYNDALL RACING BRAKE PADS Z-PLUS 4 HARLEY 00-07
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DP RACING BRAKE PADS FOR JAY BRAKE JAYBRAKE DP 627
DP RACING BRAKE PADS FOR JAY BRAKE JAYBRAKE DP 627
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Lyndall Z-Plus Rear Brake Pads 08+ H-D Softail/ Dyna 7257-ZPLUS
Lyndall Z-Plus Rear Brake Pads 08+ H-D Softail/ Dyna 7257-ZPLUS
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  WHITE NOS BRAKE SHOES  BMX FREESTYLE RACING CRUISER PADS BICYCLE
WHITE NOS BRAKE SHOES BMX FREESTYLE RACING CRUISER PADS BICYCLE
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LYNDALL RACING BRAKE PADS Z-PLUS VICTORY RR 98-UP 7230
LYNDALL RACING BRAKE PADS Z-PLUS VICTORY RR 98-UP 7230
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Racing Car Sticker, HAWK PERFORMANCE BRAKE PADS
Racing Car Sticker, HAWK PERFORMANCE BRAKE PADS
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KTM SX 525 Racing, 525 SMR, 625 SMC 2004-Up Motorcycle Rear Off Road Brake Pads
KTM SX 525 Racing, 525 SMR, 625 SMC 2004-Up Motorcycle Rear Off Road Brake Pads
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SPORT RACING BRAKE GAS PEDAL PADS 2PC CARBON SILVER PED
SPORT RACING BRAKE GAS PEDAL PADS 2PC CARBON SILVER PED
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LYNDALL RACING BRAKE PADS Z-PLUS 4 HARLEY SOFTAIL 06-07
LYNDALL RACING BRAKE PADS Z-PLUS 4 HARLEY SOFTAIL 06-07
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LYNDALL RACING BRAKE PADS Z-PLUS 4 HARLEY EVO REAR 7157
LYNDALL RACING BRAKE PADS Z-PLUS 4 HARLEY EVO REAR 7157
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Outlaw Racing Front Brake Pads KTM 65 85 105 SX XC 02-11
Outlaw Racing Front Brake Pads KTM 65 85 105 SX XC 02-11
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CRF450R CRF450 CRF 450 REAR Brake Pads Racing Series Pro Factory Braking NEW
CRF450R CRF450 CRF 450 REAR Brake Pads Racing Series Pro Factory Braking NEW
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LYNDALL RACING BRAKE PADS Z-PLUS VICTORY REAR 08-up
LYNDALL RACING BRAKE PADS Z-PLUS VICTORY REAR 08-up
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Aprilia SBS Ducal Carbon front brake pads RSV 1000 R Factory 04-09 762DC Racing
Aprilia SBS Ducal Carbon front brake pads RSV 1000 R Factory 04-09 762DC Racing
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Go-Kart Brake, Band and Pin - 4in. Dia. Go-Kart Brake, Band and Pin - 4in. Dia.
Sale Price: $29.99

1in. bore, 1/4in. keyway with pin. Includes 2 set screws. Application: Brake, Bore Diameter (in.): 1, Drum Diameter (in.): 4, Keyway (in.): 1/4, Outside Diameter (in.): 4, Pad Diameter (in.): 1 1/16, Width (in.): 1

Logitech G27 Racing Wheel Logitech G27 Racing Wheel
List Price: $299.99
Sale Price: $224.25

LOGITECH G27 RACING WHEEL - 16 - 8-WAY D-PAD - WINDOWS XP OR WINDOWS VISTA OR WINDOWS 7G27 RACING WHEEL - 16 - 8-WAY D-PAD - WINDOWS XP OR WINDOWS VISTA OR WINDOWS 7 Manufacturer : LOGITECH UPC : 097855056979

SteelSeries Simraceway SRW-S1 Gaming Steering Wheel SteelSeries Simraceway SRW-S1 Gaming Steering Wheel
List Price: $119.99
Sale Price: $99.98

The Simraceway SRW-S1 Steering Wheel co-developed with SteelSeries, provides a fully customizable driving experience where the steering, shift and pedal controls are in your hands on a free-standing, real-wheel design. The SRW-S1 will work with any major PC racing title*, but was specifically designed alongside some of the world's top Indy Race Car drivers while using the Simraceway online racing platform. Note that some functionality such as gear shift lights will operate only within the Simraceway game. Simraceway SRW-S1 Steering Wheel key features include 15 fully programmable buttons and directional pad for a personalized set-up, customizable steering sensitivity coupled with quick rotary dials for driving aids, interactive in-game RPM and Shift Indicator lights that respond to Simraceway online gameplay, real-feel Rubberized racing wheel comfort grips with realistic racing wheel shifters for true to life racing experience, and quick set-up plug and play while racing in the online Simraceway platform.

Interact V3 Racing Wheel Interact V3 Racing Wheel

Grab the wheel for some down-home racing fun! The "Days of Thunder" are right around the next bend with InterAct's V3. Whether you play on a cluttered desk, or prefer the comfort of your Barc-O-Lounger, the V3 is perfect for the Dale Jarret wannabees in your home.

Redcat Racing Brake Disc and Plates Set Part# 02044 Redcat Racing Brake Disc and Plates Set Part# 02044
Sale Price: $4.70

Redcat Racing Brake Disc and Plates Set Part# 02044

Brake Pad Set: Baja5B,5T,2.0,5SC Brake Pad Set: Baja5B,5T,2.0,5SC
List Price: $19.00
Sale Price: $15.09

This is the Brake Pad Set for the HPI Baja. Used to help stop the vehicle.FEATURES: Metal and composite fiber constructionINCLUDES: (2) Brake PadsREQUIRES: InstallationSPECS: Length: 1.895" (48mm) Width: 0.384" (9.7mm) Thickness: 0.19" (4.8mm)HPIPart HPI87456

Brake Plate/Pad Set: S25, SS, SAVXL Brake Plate/Pad Set: S25, SS, SAVXL
List Price: $6.00
Sale Price: $3.62

This is the Brake Plate and Pad Set for the HPI Savage Trucks. This set is also included in the Dual Disc Brake Set, HPIC8754.FEATURES: Restores proper braking performanceINCLUDESThree aluminum brake platesTwo composite paper pads, HPIC6146REQUIRES: Installing on vehicleWeight in box: 0.01 kg (0.03 lb)UPC: 4944258871547

Thrustmaster Ferrari GT Experience Racing Wheel for PS3 and PC Thrustmaster Ferrari GT Experience Racing Wheel for PS3 and PC
List Price: $49.99
Sale Price: $43.03

Ferrari GT Experience 3-in-1 Racing Wheel for PC, PS2, PS3 Linear resistance Auto-centring Realistic resistance thanks to the "bungee cord" system, an exclusive design bearing the mark of Thrustmaster's expertise (exclusive on all platforms!)   Ferrari®-style realistic on-wheel sequential gear shift levers Two Ferrari® style digital gear shift levers located on the wheel   Product manufactured under official Ferrari® license. The name with worldwide notoriety! (exclusive on all platforms!) Ferrari® is the emblem of victory and automotive competition - values that are genuinely appreciated by gamers Ferrari® and Thrustmaster® share the same values: passion, performance, innovation and quality.  

Excite Truck Excite Truck
List Price: $49.99
Sale Price: $34.91

In the grand and classic racing tradition of Excitebike, get ready for a big-air experience like no other! Players rocket their trucks across dynamically changing terrain in this nitrous-injected, high-flying racer for speed junkies. Showing the Wii Remote controller's versatility, players tilt the controller on its side to turn it into a wireless steering wheel! The Wii's 4x4 title goes off-road and flies high! Use the Wii remote to control your rig in mid-air. View larger. Multiple racing modes allow for different types of challenges. View larger. Rigs of all shapes and designs are featured. View larger. Steer by using the Wii remote like a wheel! View larger. Arcade excitement, arcade feel Excite Truck doesn't hide the fact that it's an arcade racer. You won't be modifying your rig with aftermarket parts or racing to win the heart of some flag-waving girl. You will, however, go fast- very fast. It would be easy to stay on the dirt path that defines the race track, but if you plan on truly winning in Excite Truck, you have to go off road and in the air. Your true success in each race is based on a star system. The more stars you get by performing stunts, drifts and more, the better your rank. Netting lots of stars is not for the feint of heart. You'll need to cruise through fields of trees, launch yourself high in the air, hang on around curves for dear life and smash the daylights out of other trucks. All this and you still want to finish the race in first place. Turbo originality As with the game's spiritual predecessor, the NES classic Excitebike, you can turbo to your heart's content, but if you push the envelope too far, your rig will overheat, causing you to stall until it cools down. If you smash into a tree, go to far into the water or come face-to-face with a rock known as a mountain, you'll need to mash the 2 Button to right your truck and get back on the road. The Wii-unique aspect of Excite Truck is the way you hold the Remote. Instead of its traditional vertical configuration, you hold it in a horizontal fashion, like the center bar of a steering wheel. You move the remote in the same fashion that you would a car steering wheel, tilting your right hand up if you want to turn left and your left hand up if you want to go right. When your truck goes airborne, its front end will lean toward the ground if you tilt the Remote away from you, and if you tilt the Remote toward to, your truck's front end will point up, allowing you to catch a little more air. If you catch enough air, you can try to pull off a 720 and, if you're daring enough, a 1080. The more midair spins you can perform, the more stars you earn. Plus, remember tilting your arms while playing Excitebike to try to make your character land a huge jump? Now that move will actually affect the game in Excite Truck. "Raze" the track The game features a Dynamic Terrain power-up. When you drive over this symbol, the road ahead changes, sometimes it plows upward to give you an extra hill to jump off. Other times, the terrain can sink, sometimes exposing water that can cool off an overheating engine. If you time the Dynamic Terrain activation just right, you can earn stars by sending racers out in front of you for an unexpected flight. Excite Truck's tracks also contain POW power-ups. This gives you clutch invincibility as you dare to go off the road and into the woods for a star-flooded tree run. Excite Truck lets you customize the in-game music you race to. Download an MP3 to an SD card and explore Excite Truck's sound options to hear the tunes you want. The speed of the game is one thing, going fast to tunes that get you pumped up makes the game a pulse-pounding experience.

Excite Truck brings back grand racing tradition of Excitebike. Get ready for a big-air experience like no other! Players rocket their trucks across dynamically changing terrain in this nitrous-injected, high-flying racer for speed junkies. Showing the Wii Remote controller's versatility, players tilt the controller on its side to turn it into a wireless steering wheel. Jump and bump your way to the highest score and highest finish

NASCAR Racing 2003 Season NASCAR Racing 2003 Season
List Price: $9.99
Sale Price: $224.94

NASCAR Racing Season 2003 brings the intensity, grit, and roaring sound of NASCAR to the PC. This 2003 incarnation of Sierra's 10-year old series is once again built by Papyrus, the first name in racing simulation fidelity. It doesn't disappoint. NASCAR Racing Season 2003 features 23 venues including all the real-world tracks in the Winston Cup series, every major driver, and all the licensing NASCAR is famous for. There's advertising everywhere, from M&Ms to Cingular Wireless and AOL, but that only makes the game look more realistic. True to the NASCAR Racing legacy, this isn't an arcade racing game. You can crank the realism settings up and expect to race in all the qualifying rounds to determine your place in the opening pack for the race itself. You can set the physics to perfectly model the real world, where you have to fight your car every step of the way. Set the AI to maximum and you'll have to battle for every inch of track space. You can even tweak the tire pressure and brakes, and set how your pit crew behaves. It's a race fan and grease monkey's dream come true. Less hardcore fans have the option of dialing down the realism settings. You can add a green line to the track showing the ideal route, let the computer help you with traction, steering, and braking, and even set unlimited fuel and unbreakable cars. Admirably, Papyrus puts you in charge of your NASCAR experience. The graphics are decent, better than last season but behind the curve when compared with other games. Cars look good up close, and the sense of speed is extremely realistic. The sun glints in your windshield and the smoke effects are impressive. But farther way, even at the highest detail settings, there are problems with shimmering and jagged lines around cars and objects. The audio is perfect, from the pit crew giving advice to the roar of the engines; it's all very convincing. NASCAR may look like a crowd of cars all turning left but in reality it's split second timing, daring, and skill. It's not easy riding an oval for 20-200 laps at high speed with little margin for error, or passing a crowd of 10 two-ton vehicles all hurtling along in excess of 170MPH. This game perfectly shows just how hard NASCAR racing can be. One word of caution before you get the green light: the keyboard or a game pad will let you play reasonably well, but you'll never take the checkered flag without a good force feedback steering wheel. --Bob Andrews Pros: Fun NASCAR racing for both beginners and experts The best racing simulation on the market Cons: Some long distance graphics flaws Confusing menus and interface

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Racing Brake Pads

Have you ever noticed that the front wheels of many cars and trucks on the road appear dirtier than the back wheels. This is caused by the accumulation of brake dust from brake pads that bombard the wheel and bake into the finish. Over time if not maintained all wheels become dirty and dull. If left on the wheel, corrosion sets in and will eventually destroy your wheels appearance.

We use 2EZ polish on our 1957 Chevrolet with American Racing "Hopster" custom aluminum wheels. 2EZ polish is a polish that works great on aluminum custom wheels, diamond plate surfaces such as storage boxes and running boards. It also works well on stainless trim, chrome, brass, copper, silver and gold. It is truly an all metal polish. 2EZ Polish contains quality polymers to protect and help retard oxidation while leaving a beautiful weather resistant shine.

The best way to take care of wheels without damaging their protective finish is by frequently washing them with a mild detergent or car wash solution such as Mothers California Gold Car Wash. To avoid water spots dry thoroughly. Then apply 2EZ Polish for that long lasting shine!

Apply 2EZ polish with a terry cloth towel to a small area. Rub by hand until towel turns black and the wheel surface feels smooth. Then buff with a clean dry terry cloth towel. For follow up care use only a mild detergent. Dry completely after washing. Avoid harsh cleansers, cleaners with acid and tire dressing on your custom aluminum wheels. If you use 2EZ regularly, your wheels will become conditioned and polishing become so much easier.

Steve Farber is an author and web site publisher on custom wheels including http://www.custom-wheels-polish.com Read articles and reviews on the top 60 custom wheel manufacturers in the market today at http://www.custom-wheels-n-rims.com

Stop Safer, Stop Faster: a Guide to Car Brakes

Without a braking system, motor vehicles would be impractical for us to use. They help us stop our cars, maintain traction in emergency situations, and if you brake while in a turn, they help with that too. But many people may not understand how they work or what it takes to stop a 2,000 + lb. vehicle. In the following paragraphs, I will describe the basic components of a brake system, how it works, and how you can improve your braking system.

Although brake systems are highly engineered systems that are designed for safety and reliability, they are fairly easy to understand you know what the components are. There are two main types of brakes found on cars and trucks; disc brake systems and disc/drum brake combination systems. Older vehicles will have disc brakes on the front wheels and drum brakes in the back. Most modern vehicles have disc brakes at all four wheels, so I will be focusing primarily on that and will not cover drum brakes in this article.

The typical components of a disc brake system are: the pedal, the master cylinder, hard brake lines, soft brake lines, brake calipers, brake pads, and brake rotors. There can also be secondary or slave cylinders and Anti-Lock Braking (ABS) components too, but we’ll forget about those for now. The brake pedal is obviously located inside the vehicle and the master cylinder is mounted to the firewall which is found under the hood. When you push the brake pedal, it leverages the master cylinder to push brake fluid through the brake lines. The brake lines are attached to the master cylinder and run to the brake calipers found at each wheel. The brake calipers contain anywhere from one to eight pistons in them. The brake fluid forces the pistons to compress the brake pads onto the brake disc. The brake rotor, AKA brake disc, is attached to the hub which is attached to the axle. So the brake pads compress onto the rotors and create lots of friction, which in turn slows you down.

Is your vehicle no longer stopping like it used to? Got the need for speed and want to make sure you can stop as fast as you go? Do you now have the need to tow heavy payloads with your truck? Here are some tips to improve brake feel, response, and stopping distance.

Brake feel can be defined as the feedback the brake system gives to the driver. That feel is delivered through the pedal. The biggest things you can do to improve feedback from the brake pedal is better brake fluid and stainless steel brake lines. All cars sold in the US must have DOT 3 brake fluid; this is the standard off-the-shelf fluid and the rating DOT3 requires that a threshold boiling point to be met. If brake fluid boils, your brakes won’t work. For most applications, DOT3 is safe and it is recommended for the average driver. If you like spirited drives, participate in road racing, or just want better pedal feel, try using a DOT4 approved brake fluid. It should give you a firmer pedal and higher performance, but be careful because DOT4 needs to be changed more frequently than DOT3, which translates into higher vehicle maintenance costs. You can also install stainless steel brake lines, which don’t flex as much as the rubber ones that come standard on most vehicles. The reduction in brakeline flex means improved brake feel. Another good option to improve brake feel is a master cylinder brace, which further reduces flex in the brake system.

Brake response is primarily affected by the brake pads and rotors. Some brake pads have more “bite” than others; the ones that bite faster respond better, but they can be difficult to live with in everyday life. Performance pads are a good option for improving response, especially if the pads need to be replaced anyway. New brake rotors can also improve the response you get when you hit the pedal, but not as much as performance brake pads will. Where rotors will really make a difference is when you are descending a mountain road and are on the brakes frequently. New rotors can make your brake pads perform at their best for sustained periods of time due to better cooling and out-gassing technologies.

It is important to realize that brake feel and response have almost nothing to do with your stopping distance. Getting new brake pads, rotors, lines, and fluid can make the driver feel better and will make a vehicle stop safer, but it will do very little to help you stop faster. If you want to shorten your stopping distance, the only way to really achieve that is with a big brake kit. A big brake kit includes larger diameter rotors, upgraded calipers, and new brake pads. The larger diameter rotors are the key component here because they give the brake system more leverage to stop the wheels. Big brake kits can be expensive and usually require larger wheels to accommodate the larger brakes, but if shorter stopping distances are your goal, it is worth the time and investment. I know this is a lot of information to consume, but there is one last thing you want to think about. Your tires are what really slows your car and how much grip they have is a big factor in how quickly you stop. Make sure to invest in some decent tires to maximize your brake system and minimize stopping distances.

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How do i stop the brakes squeaking on my racing bike?

Everytime i pull hard on my brakes they squeak. i've cleaned the rims, the pads are in good condition and wearing evenly and they are well aligned.it happens in all weathers too.its frustrating.they are standard dual pivot brakes on a shimano sora deck.
can anyone help me? if you can, thanks.

theVisoinary gives the best advice. Adjust the pads so that the front of the pad makes contact first in the direction of the wheel rotation. This can be carried out by using a rubber band at the rear end of the block and pushing the blocks on the rim, then tighten and remove the rubber bands. This will give you the same angle of toe in. Hope that helps.

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