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Callahan sells exact-fit brake kits in several styles: drilled-and-slotted or plain rotors, with ceramic pads, and in some kits new calipers too. That makes it one of the more flexible kit options for a full brake refresh.
Quick verdict
- Best for: DIYers doing a full brake refresh, especially if calipers are also worn.
- Kit type: rotors plus ceramic pads, with optional calipers.
- Strengths: choice of rotor style, quiet rubberized shims, hardware and lubricant included.
- Watch out for: drilled rotors are mainly a style and heat choice, not a big everyday stopping upgrade.
What Callahan kits are
Callahan describes its kits as exact-fit OEM replacement parts designed to meet or exceed original performance. You can choose drilled-and-slotted rotors or smooth plain rotors, and many kits are available with or without new calipers. The pads meet the Better Brake environmental standards.
Key features in plain English
- Ceramic pads with rubberized shims: reduce squeal for quiet, smooth stops.
- Drilled and slotted rotor option: Callahan says these run cooler and cleaner than standard rotors.
- Plain rotor option: a simple OE-style choice for daily driving.
- Caliper kits: replace sticking or leaking calipers in the same job.
- Hardware and brake lubricant included on many kits.
What to expect on the road
With fresh pads, rotors and, if chosen, calipers, expect your brakes to feel like new: quiet, smooth and even. A caliper kit is especially useful if one side was pulling or a pad was wearing unevenly.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Flexible kit options, including calipers
- Quiet rubberized shims
- Hardware and lubricant included
- Exact-fit design
Cons
- Caliper kits require bleeding the brakes afterwards
- Drilled rotors add little everyday bite
- Many options make it easy to pick the wrong kit, so check carefully
Who should buy it
Choose a Callahan kit with calipers if your calipers are sticking, leaking or old, and you want to do everything at once. If calipers are fine, a rotor-and-pad kit is enough. Bleeding is much easier with a tool like the Motive Power Bleeder.
FAQ
Do I need to bleed the brakes with a caliper kit?
Yes. Opening the hydraulic system lets air in, so the brakes must be bled before driving.
Plain or drilled rotors?
Plain rotors are fine for daily driving. Choose drilled and slotted if you like the look or brake hard often.
Before you order: quick fitment checklist
- Enter your exact year, make, model and trim in Amazon's vehicle fit checker. Brake parts are sold by part number.
- Check whether you need front or rear parts, and whether your rear brakes are discs or drums.
- Check your rotors. New pads on worn or grooved rotors can cause noise, vibration and longer stops.
- Replace pads on both sides of the same axle at the same time.
- Bed in new pads after installation. See our bed-in guide.
Safety note: brakes are safety parts. If you are not sure how to do the job, have a qualified mechanic do it.