About Carlson Quality Brake Parts
About Carlson Quality Brake Parts
Carlson Quality Brake Parts is manufactured by International Brake Industries (IBI), a Lima, Ohio-based company that has served the aftermarket automotive industry for more than 50 years. IBI built the Carlson brand around deep expertise in disc and drum brake hardware, an often-overlooked but essential category for a complete brake repair.
The Carlson catalog includes disc and drum brake hardware kits, QuietGlide brake clips, brake job completion kits, pistons, electronic wear sensors, ABS sensors, brake lines and fittings, and caliper mounting bolts. The brand is recognized as a pioneer in both domestic and foreign vehicle brake hardware, supporting light and medium-duty truck applications as well as passenger vehicles.
Carlson Quality Brake Parts is widely stocked by aftermarket parts retailers and distributors supporting independent repair shops and fleet maintenance operations. On ChatMRO, technicians and parts buyers can search by vehicle make, model, and brake hardware type to quickly find the correct kit for a job.
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Frequently asked questions
What is included in a Carlson disc brake hardware kit?
A Carlson disc brake hardware kit typically includes the clips, springs, pins, and bushings needed to properly seat and retain brake pads and calipers during a brake job, excluding the pads and rotors themselves. Replacing this hardware alongside pads is a common best practice to prevent noise and premature wear.
What is QuietGlide technology?
QuietGlide is Carlson's branded line of brake clips and hardware engineered to reduce brake noise and improve pad movement within the caliper, addressing a common complaint after a brake job. These clips are designed as direct hardware replacements during routine disc brake service.
Does Carlson make brake parts for both domestic and foreign vehicles?
Yes, Carlson Quality Brake Parts is recognized as a pioneer in brake hardware for both domestic and foreign vehicle platforms, including light and medium-duty trucks. This broad vehicle coverage makes it a common single-source option for shops servicing mixed fleets.
Does Carlson offer ABS and wear sensors in addition to hardware kits?
Yes, in addition to its core hardware kits and clips, Carlson's catalog includes electronic wear sensors and ABS sensors, rounding out a more complete brake service parts offering. This lets shops source multiple brake-related components under a single trusted brand.
Who manufactures the Carlson Quality Brake Parts brand?
Carlson Quality Brake Parts is manufactured by International Brake Industries (IBI), based in Lima, Ohio, which has specialized in aftermarket brake components for more than 50 years. IBI's long focus on brake hardware specifically has shaped Carlson's reputation in the category.