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Front and Rear Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface, 5 Lugs, Cast Iron , Pro-Line Series
Part Number: KIT-010722-195
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$140.29
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Location : Front And RearAttention Needed :

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Notes : Includes Shims and hardwareComponents : (4) Brake Disc and (2) Brake Pad SetDisc Design : Plain SurfaceDisc Finish : NaturalDisc Diameter : 10.9 in. - Front; 10.45 in. - RearPad Material : CeramicRecommended Use : OE ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsDisc Material : Cast IronQuantity Sold : 4-Wheel SetWarranty : 3-year or 36,000-mile SureStop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Arsenic, Chromium (Hexavalent compounds), Nickel and Cobalt, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Replaces OE Number : 26310AA050, 26310AA051, 26310AA040, 26700FE080, 26310AA091, 26310AA092, 26310AA120, 26310AA121, 26300AE071, 26292AE020, 26296FC002, 26692AE040, 26696AE020, 26696AE040, 26696AE060, 26696FC000, 26696FC001, 26696FC002, 26296AC040, 26296AC041, 26296AC060, 26296AC070, 26296AE080, 26296AE081, 26296AE220, 26296FE060Returns Policy : 30-Day Return PolicySeries : Pro-Line SeriesInterchange Part Number : 12147011, 26310AA050, 26310AA051, 26310AA040, 26700FE080, 12147012, 26310AA091, 26310AA092, 26310AA120, 26310AA121, 26300AE071, TXC0770, 500077, EHT770H, 26292AE020, 26296FC002, 26692AE040, 26696AE020, 26696AE040, 26696AE060, 26696FC000, 26696FC001, 26696FC002, TXC0721, 5000721, EHT721H, 26296AC040, 26296AC041, 26296AC060, 26296AC070, 26296AE080, 26296AE081, 26296AE220, 26296FE060
Front Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface 5 Lugs Ceramic Includes Shims and Hardware Pro-Line Series
Part Number: KIT-010722-22
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$70.49
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Location : FrontAttention Needed :

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Notes : Includes Shims and hardwareComponents : (2) Brake Disc and (1) Brake Pad SetDisc Design : Plain SurfaceDisc Finish : NaturalDisc Diameter : 11.56 in.Pad Material : CeramicRecommended Use : OE ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsDisc Material : Cast IronQuantity Sold : 2-Wheel SetWarranty : 3-year or 36,000-mile SureStop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Arsenic, Chromium (Hexavalent compounds), Nickel and Cobalt, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Promotions : Brake Pad and Rotor Kit PromoReplaces OE Number : 26300AE060, 26310AC040, 26310AC041, 26300AE02A, 26300AE061, 26296AE160, 26296FE020, 26296FE080, 26296FE081, 26296FE082, 26296FG010, 26296SA000, 26296SA020, 32006166, 32006167Returns Policy : 30-Day Return PolicySeries : Pro-Line SeriesInterchange Part Number : 12147018, 26300AE060, 26310AC040, 26310AC041, 26300AE02A, 26300AE061, TXC0929, 5000929, EHT929H, 26296AE160, 26296FE020, 26296FE080, 26296FE081, 26296FE082, 26296FG010, 26296SA000, 26296SA020, 32006166, 32006167
Front Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface, 5 Lugs, Cast Iron, Ceramic Pad Material, Pro-Line Series
Part Number: KIT-010722-34
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$74.99
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Location : FrontAttention Needed :

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Notes : Includes Shims and hardwareComponents : (2) Brake Disc and (1) Brake Pad SetDisc Design : Plain SurfaceDisc Finish : NaturalDisc Diameter : 10.9 in.Pad Material : CeramicRecommended Use : OE ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsDisc Material : Cast IronQuantity Sold : 2-Wheel SetWarranty : 3-year or 36,000-mile SureStop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Arsenic, Chromium (Hexavalent compounds), Nickel and Cobalt, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Replaces OE Number : 26310AA091, 26310AA092, 26310AA120, 26310AA121, 26300AE071, 26296AC040, 26296AC041, 26296AC060, 26296AC070, 26296AE080, 26296AE081, 26296AE220, 26296FE060Returns Policy : 30-Day Return PolicySeries : Pro-Line SeriesInterchange Part Number : 12147012, 26310AA091, 26310AA092, 26310AA120, 26310AA121, 26300AE071, TXC0721, 5000721, EHT721H, 26296AC040, 26296AC041, 26296AC060, 26296AC070, 26296AE080, 26296AE081, 26296AE220, 26296FE060
Front Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface 5 Lugs Ceramic Includes Shims and Hardware Pro-Line Series
Part Number: KIT-010722-33
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$74.99
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Notes : Includes Shims and hardwareComponents : (2) Brake Disc and (1) Brake Pad SetDisc Design : Plain SurfaceDisc Finish : NaturalDisc Diameter : 11.5 in.Pad Material : CeramicRecommended Use : OE ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsDisc Material : Cast IronQuantity Sold : 2-Wheel SetWarranty : 3-year or 36,000-mile SureStop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Arsenic, Chromium (Hexavalent compounds), Nickel and Cobalt, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Replaces OE Number : 26300SA001, 26300AG01A, SU00300586, 26296AJ02A, 26296FJ010, 26296FJ020, 26296FJ030, 26296SC000, 26296SC010, 26296SC011, SU00304089, SU00304678Returns Policy : 30-Day Return PolicySeries : Pro-Line SeriesInterchange Part Number : 12147021, 26300SA001, 26300AG01A, SU00300586, TXC1539, 5001539, EHT1539H, 26296AJ02A, 26296FJ010, 26296FJ020, 26296FJ030, 26296SC000, 26296SC010, 26296SC011, SU00304089, SU00304678
Front Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface, 5 Lugs, Cast Iron, Organic Pad Material, Pro-Line Series
Part Number: KIT-010722-35
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$115.99
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Notes : Includes Shims and hardwareComponents : (2) Brake Disc and (1) Brake Pad SetDisc Design : Plain SurfaceDisc Finish : NaturalDisc Diameter : 12.46 in.Pad Material : OrganicRecommended Use : OE ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsDisc Material : Cast IronQuantity Sold : 2-Wheel SetWarranty : 3-year or 36,000-mile SureStop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Arsenic, Chromium (Hexavalent compounds), Nickel and Cobalt, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Promotions : Brake Pad and Rotor Kit PromoReplaces OE Number : 26300AG001, 26300AG02A, 26296AG000, 26296AG050, 26296AJ010, 26296AL000, 26296SG000, 26296VA000, 26296VA050, 26296XA000, 26296XA010Returns Policy : 30-Day Return PolicySeries : Pro-Line SeriesInterchange Part Number : 12147024, 26300AG001, 26300AG02A, TXH1078, 5001078, EHT1078H, 26296AG000, 26296AG050, 26296AJ010, 26296AL000, 26296SG000, 26296VA000, 26296VA050, 26296XA000, 26296XA010
Rear Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface 5 Lugs Ceramic Pro-Line Series
Part Number: KIT-010722-127
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$83.99
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Location : RearAttention Needed :

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Components : (2) Brake Disc and (1) Brake Pad SetDisc Design : Plain SurfaceDisc Finish : NaturalDisc Diameter : 11.26 in.Pad Material : CeramicRecommended Use : OE ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsDisc Material : Cast IronQuantity Sold : 2-Wheel SetWarranty : 3-year or 36,000-mile SureStop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Arsenic, Chromium (Hexavalent compounds), Nickel and Cobalt, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Deals : OverstockPromotions : Brake Pad and Rotor Kit PromoReplaces OE Number : 26700FG000, 26700AJ00A, 26696AG000, 26696AG010, 26696AG030, 26696AG031, 26696AG051, 26696FJ000Returns Policy : 30-Day Return PolicySeries : Pro-Line SeriesInterchange Part Number : 12147029, 26700FG000, 26700AJ00A, TXC1114, 5001114, EHT1114H, 26696AG000, 26696AG010, 26696AG030, 26696AG031, 26696AG051, 26696FJ000
Rear Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface 5 Lugs Ceramic Pro-Line Series
Part Number: KIT-010722-135
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$43.05
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Location : RearAttention Needed :

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Components : (2) Brake Disc and (1) Brake Pad SetDisc Design : Plain SurfaceDisc Finish : NaturalDisc Diameter : 10.79 in.Pad Material : CeramicRecommended Use : OE ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsDisc Material : Cast IronQuantity Sold : 2-Wheel SetWarranty : 3-year or 36,000-mile SureStop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Arsenic, Chromium (Hexavalent compounds), Nickel and Cobalt, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Deals : OverstockPromotions : Brake Pad and Rotor Kit PromoReplaces OE Number : 26700FJ000, 26696AG000, 26696AG010, 26696AG030, 26696AG031, 26696AG051, 26696FJ000Returns Policy : 30-Day Return PolicySeries : Pro-Line SeriesInterchange Part Number : 12147033, 26700FJ000, TXC1114, 5001114, EHT1114H, 26696AG000, 26696AG010, 26696AG030, 26696AG031, 26696AG051, 26696FJ000
Rear Brake Disc and Pad Kit Plain Surface, 5 Lugs, Cast Iron, Ceramic Pad Material, Pro-Line Series
Part Number: KIT-010722-136
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$71.99
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Location : RearComponents : (2) Brake Disc and (1) Brake Pad SetDisc Design : Plain SurfaceDisc Finish : NaturalDisc Diameter : 10.45 in.Pad Material : CeramicRecommended Use : OE ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsDisc Material : Cast IronQuantity Sold : 2-Wheel SetWarranty : 3-year or 36,000-mile SureStop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Arsenic, Chromium (Hexavalent compounds), Nickel and Cobalt, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Promotions : Brake Pad and Rotor Kit PromoReplaces OE Number : 26310AA050, 26310AA051, 26310AA040, 26700FE080, 26292AE020, 26296FC002, 26692AE040, 26696AE020, 26696AE040, 26696AE060, 26696FC000, 26696FC001, 26696FC002Returns Policy : 30-Day Return PolicySeries : Pro-Line SeriesInterchange Part Number : 12147011, 26310AA050, 26310AA051, 26310AA040, 26700FE080, TXC0770, 500077, EHT770H, 26292AE020, 26296FC002, 26692AE040, 26696AE020, 26696AE040, 26696AE060, 26696FC000, 26696FC001, 26696FC002
Rear Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Cross-Drilled and Slotted Ceramic Pro-Line Series
Part Number: KIT-021623-35
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$96.99
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Location : RearAttention Needed :

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Components : (2) Brake Disc and (1) Brake Pad SetDisc Design : Cross-drilled and SlottedPad Material : CeramicRecommended Use : OE UpgradeQuantity Sold : 2-Wheel SetWarranty : 3-year or 36,000-mile SureStop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Arsenic, Chromium (Hexavalent compounds), Nickel and Cobalt, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Promotions : Brake Pad and Rotor Kit PromoReplaces OE Number : 44750, 850324, 980962, 60013025, 44750G, 980962R, BR901128, 26696AG000, 26696AG010, 26696AG030, 26696AG031, 26696AG051, 26696FJ000Returns Policy : 30-Day Return PolicySeries : Pro-Line SeriesInterchange Part Number : 12147033, 44750, 850324, 980962, 60013025, 44750G, 980962R, BR901128, TXC1114, 5001114, EHT1114H, 26696AG000, 26696AG010, 26696AG030, 26696AG031, 26696AG051, 26696FJ000
Front Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Cross-drilled and Slotted, Ceramic, Pro-Line Series
Part Number: KIT-022123-507
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$81.49
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Location : FrontAttention Needed :

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Components : (2) Brake Disc and (1) Brake Pad SetDisc Design : Cross-drilled and SlottedPad Material : CeramicRecommended Use : OE UpgradeQuantity Sold : 2-Wheel SetWarranty : 3-year or 36,000-mile SureStop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Arsenic, Chromium (Hexavalent compounds), Nickel and Cobalt, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Promotions : Brake Pad and Rotor Kit PromoReplaces OE Number : 189, 19887, 25370, 31059, 31247, 63625, 86239, 86658, 96239, 96658, 106407, 139130, 139510, 141747, 145207, 0802542, 0832542, 1096658, 1471624, 52125198, 60013009, 78918012, 26310AA091, 26310AA092, 26310AA120, 26310AA121, 31042G, 31059G, 31247G, 31247HC, 96658R, BD0033, BD125198, BR31059, BR31247, D17668, JBR730E, JBR730XPR, PRT5207, X50884, 26296AC040, 26296AC041, 26296AC060, 26296AC070, 26296AE080, 26296AE081, 26296AE220, 26296FE060Returns Policy : 30-Day Return PolicySeries : Pro-Line SeriesInterchange Part Number : 12147012, 189, 19887, 25370, 31059, 31247, 63625, 86239, 86658, 96239, 96658, 106407, 139130, 139510, 141747, 145207, 0802542, 0832542, 1096658, 1471624, 52125198, 60013009, 78918012, 26310AA091, 26310AA092, 26310AA120, 26310AA121, 31042G, 31059G, 31247G, 31247HC, 96658R, BD0033, BD125198, BR31059, BR31247, D17668, JBR730E, JBR730XPR, PRT5207, X50884, TXC0721, 5000721, EHT721H, 26296AC040, 26296AC041, 26296AC060, 26296AC070, 26296AE080, 26296AE081, 26296AE220, 26296FE060
Front Brake Disc and Pad Kit, 5 Lugs, Ceramic
Part Number: KIT-021424-1
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$107.49
Product Details
Location : FrontRecommended Use : OE ReplacementQuantity Sold : 2-Wheel SetWarranty : 3-year or 36,000-mile SureStop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemical which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Interchange Part Number : 12147021, 26300SA001, 26300AG01A, SU00300586, TXC0929, 5000929, EHT929H, 26296AE160, 26296FE020, 26296FE080, 26296FE081, 26296FE082, 26296FG010, 26296SA000, 26296SA020, 32006166, 32006167Replaces OE Number : 26300SA001, 26300AG01A, SU00300586, 26296AE160, 26296FE020, 26296FE080, 26296FE081, 26296FE082, 26296FG010, 26296SA000, 26296SA020, 32006166, 32006167Returns Policy : 30-Day Return Policy
Rear Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Cross-Drilled and Slotted 5 Lugs Ceramic
Part Number: KIT-030124-65
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$72.99
Product Details
Location : RearComponents : (2) Brake Disc and (1) Brake Pad SetDisc Design : Cross-drilled and SlottedPad Material : CeramicRecommended Use : OE UpgradeNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsQuantity Sold : 2-Wheel SetWarranty : 3-year or 36,000-mile SureStop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemical which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Interchange Part Number : 12147029, 31509, 44615, 0833329, 850128, 900826, 60013021, 44615G, 980634R, BD180203, BD180203E, BD7083, BR900826, JBR1365, JBR1365XPR, PRT5811, TXC1114, 5001114, EHT1114H, 26696AG000, 26696AG010, 26696AG030, 26696AG031, 26696AG051, 26696FJ000Replaces OE Number : 31509, 44615, 0833329, 850128, 900826, 60013021, 44615G, 980634R, BD180203, BD180203E, BD7083, BR900826, JBR1365, JBR1365XPR, PRT5811, 26696AG000, 26696AG010, 26696AG030, 26696AG031, 26696AG051, 26696FJ000Returns Policy : 30-Day Return Policy
KIT-TRW101221-3473 Front Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface, 5 Lugs, Cast Iron Disc, Semi-Metallic Pad, Premium Friction Series
Part Number: KIT-TRW101221-3473
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$99.99
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Components : (2) Brake Disc and (1) Brake Pad SetDisc Design : Plain SurfaceDisc Finish : NaturalDisc Diameter : 11.5 in.Pad Material : Semi-MetallicRecommended Use : OE ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsDisc Material : Cast IronQuantity Sold : 2-Wheel SetWarranty : 12-month TRW limited warranty from installation date or 18-month TRW limited warranty from delivery date, whichever occurs firstProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemical which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Promotions : European Vehicle PartsReplaces OE Number : 26300SA001, 26300AG01A, SU00300586Returns Policy : 30-Day Return PolicySeries : Premium Friction SeriesInterchange Part Number : 12147021, 26300SA001, 26300AG01A, SU00300586, JSTPSSCP1078, EHT1078H
KOE285 Front Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface 5 Lugs Ceramic OE Replacement
Part Number: P15KOE285
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$160.66
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Location : FrontDisc Design : Plain SurfaceDisc Finish : NaturalDisc Diameter : 12.46 in.Pad Material : CeramicRecommended Use : OE ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsDisc Material : Cast IronQuantity Sold : 2-Wheel SetWarranty : 2-year / 24000-mile Powerstop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium (Hexavalent compounds), Lead, Nickel, Cobalt and Antimony Trioxide, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Series : OE Replacement
TDBK6082 Front Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface 5 Lugs Carbon Fiber Metallic Track Day
Part Number: P15TDBK6082
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$167.19
Product Details
Location : FrontComponents : Powerstop Autospecialty Rotors And Powerstop Track Day Brake PadsDisc Design : Plain SurfaceDisc Finish : Silver zinc-platedDisc Diameter : 292 mmPad Material : Carbon Fiber MetallicRecommended Use : Track/racingNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsDisc Material : Cast IronQuantity Sold : 2-Wheel SetWarranty : 30-day Powerstop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Arsenic, Chromium (Hexavalent compounds), Lead, Nickel, Cobalt and Antimony Trioxide, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Series : Track Day
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