When it comes to guaranteed performance and genuine value, Raybestos® brakes is the name to be remembered. It is the trusted option of technicians, consumers, and world-class race teams. Raybestos brand brake parts are manufactured by affiliated companies in Affinia's Global Brake & Chassis Group, the leading manufacturer of braking systems in the automobile industry.
From brake drums to pads, rotors, shoes, and hydraulic parts, Raybestos brand brakes are the only brakes used by Joe Gibbs Racing competition. Furthermore, Raybestos is the number one choice of street/road course brake pads of the Firestone Indy Lights and IndyCar Series. For more details about Raybestos brakes, feel free to visit Raybestos.com.
The Raybestos® brand is a name firmly rooted in a proud tradition of innovative product design and manufacturing excellence. The premier brand of replacement products since 1902, the Raybestos® brand name has changed the way people think about brake products and brake performance with continual innovations and dedication to quality. It all began with two young men, Arthur H. Raymond and Arthur F. Law, in a converted barn in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Raybestos® brand products have led the industry since the invention of woven brake lining in 1906.
Proud highlights include a crucial role in World War I and II, providing brake lining material by the mile for tanks and trucks and later heavy bombers, as well as ninety percent of aircraft supercharger drive system materials. From the 30-minute brake band for the legendary Model "T" to today's highest quality complete line of brake products, the Raybestos® brand name is highly regarded for its record as the industry leader..
Another important first occurred in 1924. Taking a leadership role, the manufacturers of Raybestos® brand products identified the need for brake clinics to train brake service professionals who were dealing with rapidly changing technology. These clinics are still being held today, training thousands of technicians each year.
In the 1950s Raybestos® brand products began to be used in auto racing, a relationship which continues today.Through racing, the opportunity to test braking materials under the most severe stopping conditions is accomplished. Because brakes are the most vital system to the safety of a vehicle, manufacturers of the Raybestos® brand products invest heavily in there search and development of the entire brake system.For more than 100 years, Raybestos® brand products have been setting the benchmark for premium quality brake parts. Providing customers with the most advanced brake pad and rotor technology, as well as staying ahead of the competition, illustrates a continuous commitment to research and development. The Raybestos® brand is a name trusted for its commitment to safety, innovation, and quality.
Comfort in Safety
The automotive manufacturer builds into his particular car those units which he knows will give satisfactory service for the life of the unit. The brakes are designed to provide you with "comfort in safety",but only so long as the brake lining is in perfect condition. The manufacturer does his utmost to assure safety. Yet, his responsibility is limited. After the car is in your hands, the responsibility rests upon you. Brakes need occasional adjustment and, intime, brake lining will become worn and require renewal. To obtain the same measure of safety which the manufacturer intended should be yours, you must have the brakes inspected and adjusted periodically.
Your garage man can readily render this service, and if new silver edge Raybestos brake lining is needed he will apply it by the Raybestos Method which means - "COMFORT IN SAFETY!"
Saturday Evening Post - January 12, 1924
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Engineered Solutions for Demanding Applications
Our "OE or Better" formulations reduce cost per mile with exceptional longevity, maintain high performance levels at high temperatures and perform quietly and cleanly — living up to its name and delivering exactly what you expect from the latest in braking technology.
Additional features and benefits:
- Advanced friction formulations defeat noise, dust and fade while delivering increased stopping power
- Application specific shim materials quiet noise, vibration and harshness
- Fully slotted and chamfered for quiet operation
- Nitrile-Polymer coated hardware for maximum noise suppression
- Electronic Wear Sensors where applicable
- GripTek™ backing plates grip the friction for strength, safety and silence*
- Advanced Technology™ logo for easy identification
- Protective foam packaging insert
- First to Market with late model coverage for select applications
* Where Applicable
Maximum Stopping Power and Safety
Professional Grade® Ceramic material matches or improves on the OE ceramic formulation to provide maximum stopping power and safety. Achieves strong and silent braking with low dusting, improved pedal feel and enhanced responsiveness.
Additional features and benefits:
- Low dust, strong & silent
- Improved pedal feel & responsiveness
- Premium attached shims for unrivaled noise dampening and durability
- Vehicle specific, LOW COPPER friction**
- Application specific slots and chamfers suppress noise
- Factory cured for effective braking "Right out of the box"
- GripTek® backing plates grip the friction for strength, safety and silence*
- Loose hardware/electronic sensors included*
* Where Applicable
**Per WA State environmental requirements
Engineered To Restore Factory Performance
Professional Grade® Semi-Metallic and NAO friction matched to OE and engineered to restore factory performance. Premium shims dampen noise, while "OE or Better" slots and chamfers provide a smooth, quiet ride.
Additional features and benefits:
- Semi-metalic or NAO friction matched to OE for superior stopping
- Premium attached shims for unrivaled noise dampening and durability
- Vehicle specific, LOW COPPER Friction**
- Application specific slots and chamfers suppress noise
- Factory cured for effective braking "Right out of the box"
- GripTek™ backing plates grip the friction for strength, safety and silence*
- Loose hardware/electronic sensors included*
* Where Applicable
**Per WA State environmental requirements
Safety, Reliability and Value
Wide ranging coverage, class-leading value. The safety and reliability you expect from Raybestos™ brand brake pads. Service Grade™ features semi-metallic, ceramic, and NAO friction formulas, basic shims, slots and chamfers.
Additional features and benefits:
- Semi-metallic, ceramic and NAO formulations
- Basic shims, slots and chamfers
- Integral electronic wear sensors where applicable
- Broad 90-95% coverage level: First to Market on select applications
- Protective shrink wrap packaging
Advanced Technology® Rotors
Each Raybestos® Advanced Technology® disc brake rotor undergoes a strict measurement process to ensure it meets the strictest physical, safety and performance requirements.
Additional features and benefits:
- Special coating increases life of the rotor
- Special finishing process reduces noise and pedal pulsation
- No break-in period required
- OE metallurgy and design for optimal performance
- Expanded coverage
No Turn Guarantee
- Installation ready — No turning or modifications prior to installation
- Full refund or replacement of rotor
Black Fusion™ Technology
- Corrosion resistant coating
- Tested in salt spray test ASTM-B117
- Withstands equivalent of two snowbelt winters before rusting
Cooling Vane Configurations
- 100% match to the original rotor
- OE design and metallurgy help rotor remain cool and quiet
Professional Grade® Rotors
Providing full line coverage and great value, Raybestos® Professional Grade® brand rotors are engineered to specific characteristics required to deliver consistent, dependable performance.
Additional features and benefits:
- Structural Integrity
- Specific Metallurgy
- Dimensionally Accurate
- Vane Configurations
Non-Directional Finish
A non-directional finish removes peaks and directional lines, ensuring optimum braking performance.
The Best Import Coverage in the Industry
Import coverage continues to expand. Whether for a car, truck or import SUV, Raybestos Professional Grade brand rotors are the solution and offer innovation, quality and coverage.
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Ball Joints
Raybestos™ chassis products offer Advanced Technology® designs with precisionmachined long-lasting ball joints. Ball joints often bear the brunt of the load on vehicles, causing uneven or premature wear. This can throw the vehicle?s alignment off, affecting steering and causing improper tire wear.
Additional features and benefits:
- One-piece forged housing for strength
- Two-piece cylindrical wedge provides industry's finest fatigue/wear resistance
- No spring, no endplay
- Cold-formed, heat-treated stud for superior strength
- Full-ball design delivers ample wear surface
- Fused urethane boot prevents joint disintegration
- No galvanic corrosion thanks to coated stud and hardware
Idler/Pitman Arms
Raybestos™ chassis idler arms are engineered to meet or exceed the original vehicle manufacturer's parts specifications. Our idler arms feature a larger bearing area for increased reliability and optimal performance.
Additional features and benefits:
- Super-sized bearing for superior stability and zero side-to-side endplay
- Precision-machined stud and bracket bearing surface extends life and optimizes performance
- Low-friction bearing set for smooth steering
- Fused dust boot prevents joint disintegration
Tie Rods
Raybestos™ chassis products provide reliable durability with this superior tie rod that enhances performance. Raybestos? chassis tie rods use a large diameter ball-andsocket design, and a permanently attached polyurethane dust boot that resists cracking, splitting and dry-rotting. These parts deliver quality and longevity.
Additional features and benefits:
- One-piece forged housing for strength
- Paired-bearing design yields low-friction, high-impact resistance
- Precision-machined stud delivers consistent torque for smooth operation
Sway Bar Links
The Raybestos™ chassis sway bar link features a permanently attached polyurethane dust boot, greaseable components and a low-friction design ? all engineered to optimize service life and reliability.
Additional features and benefits:
- Cold-forged rod for superior strength and stability
- Performance-enhancing low-friction design
- Full-ball stud maximizes performance surface area
Control Arm Assemblies
Raybestos™ chassis product engineers have developed an advanced control arm assembly that packs top-notch performance. Inferior components on other control arms can't withstand the rigorous demands of heavy-duty vehicles such as work trucks. When OE components fail on these vehicles, use a Raybestos replacement to optimize part longevity and performance. These control arm assemblies are strong but lightweight — for less unsprung weight and fatigue — and feature an advanced technology ball joint.
Additional features and benefits:
- One-two power-punch of ball joint/control arm combo conquers the competition for heavy-duty vehicles
- Less unsprung weight boosts part longevity
- Offers a complete solution in this premium quality, professional-grade product
Alignment Products
Using Raybestos™ Alignment parts is the surest way to ensure safe and reliable vehicle operation. You have the benefit of lookup in all major brands of alignment equipment and live technical support when you need it.
High-temperature synthetics increase the service life and performance of each product. Impact resistant thermoplastic bushings will not crack, become hard or brittle and will not discolor with age.
The easy-to-install cam bolts, alignment shims, rear wheel shims, adjustable ball joints and control arms, camber/caster bushings and rear toe adjusters offer maximum coverage for your top-selling foreign and domestic applications. Depending on what you think is the best selection for your application, we offer optional designs for installer preference, including: crank bolts/double offset cam bolts, multiple rear shim designs and multiple camber bushing designs.
Raybestos may have celebrated its 100th year in the last decade, but the brand is far from done when it comes to giving you quality brakes. Since the company started its operations back in 1902, the brand has revolutionized the way drivers think of optimum braking performance. The company’s amazing dedication to constant innovation has led it to produce some of the best braking components and assemblies used today.
Tried and tested doesn’t do Raybestos car parts any justice. Because these parts aren’t just adequate, they’re top-of-the-line. These components are of the utmost quality and offer long-lasting dependability. So if what you’re after is superior braking performance, then you need to get yourself Raybestos brakes. To this day, the brand continues to set the standard when it comes to quality braking systems. The company doesn’t just address braking problems, it goes out of its way to ensure your driving comfort–following its credo: “Comfort in safety”.
That’s why, if you value your ride’s safety and your driving comfort, then you simply can’t go wrong with a Raybestos brake system. Give your braking system a much-needed upgrade by investing in premium quality braking components. To find the best deals on these items, check out our catalog here at JC Whitney today. Our site offers a wide range of brake assemblies and braking components from top brands like Raybestos. What’s even better is that we’re selling these high-quality components at guaranteed budget-friendly prices. So check out our catalog now!