Brake Shoes and Pads
Brake shoes and pads are designed to be specific to the ATV... Read More ↓
Cheap ATV Brakes
This is a great source for cheap ATV brakes for generic quads most times available in both pads and shoes.
There is an opportunity here to find brake parts for many of the budget brands and defunct Chinese ATV's from names like Apex, Sundiro, Kasea, Eton, Sunner, Herchee, etc.
These brake pads and brake shoes however may need to be matched up by dimensions and specs.
The eBay website has added some new features including an email notification system. This enables you to be notified by email when a certain brake pad or shoe is listed by a private party or commercial seller.
Universal ATV Brakes
This is a great source for universal ATV brake pads and shoes for most major brands and some of the defunct quads as well.
They stock a decent size inventory of brake pads and brake shoes from the more popular manufacturers. Their name is synonamous with great pricing and reliable service which dates back to the days of the mail-order catalog.
The catalog was made famous by the dirt bike crowd but they have really stepped up with the selection of products available for the ATV enthusiasts.
ATV brake replacement is one of the more common maintenance tasks assocated with ATV'ing, make life easier and check their inventory.
About ATV Brakes
It can be difficult to locate brakes for obsolete or defunct ATV's for this reason.
Pads and shoes have to be one of the most often replaced parts on any brand of ATV. Obviously, brake pads and shoes are wearable parts that are designed to perform a task for a definite amount of time.
Brake shoes are associated with a the drum brake. Brake pads are associated with a disc brake and caliper system. Both of these designs have their advantages however the disc brake caliper system seems to be more likely to withstand harsh riding conditions and extreme use.
On the drum brake side, they actually produce better brake force per square inch than a similarly sized disc brake. They can also house an emergency brake within the unit.
On the other hand, disc brakes have been proven to be more reliable than the drum brake stystem and do not require any adjustment. They are also easier for a novice mechanic to service.
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