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Offering quality braking products and service here in San Luis Obispo, California from great names like Akebono, ATE, Bosch, Brembo, Centric, EBC, Hawk Performance, Power Stop, Textar, Zimmermann and more!

Jason’s Hummer in today for some brake work!
01/06/2026

Jason’s Hummer in today for some brake work!

11/05/2025

SLO Brakes is the San Luis Obispo, Central Coast and California 805 region’s headquarters for Brembo and Wilwood braking products, from big brake kits, rear brake conversions, cross drilled rotors, slotted rotors, performance brake pads, stainless steel brake lines and much more.

Contact us today for your braking needs.

10/09/2025

The absolute best. The Brembo GT | R Kit is the supreme expression of GT kits, featuring billet monobloc calipers with F1-derived technology. This is the definitive braking system to upgrade your car, engineered for drivers who demand nothing less than perfection. https://www.brembo.com/en/solutions/for-your-car/gt-r6-kit

At SLO Brakes we give you choices based on your budget with Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 brake options when choosing the ri...
10/08/2025

At SLO Brakes we give you choices based on your budget with Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 brake options when choosing the right pad and rotor combination for your passenger car, truck, van or SUV.

- Tier 1 is top-of-the line, performance-minded drilled or slotted rotors from StopTech or EBC with pads from either StopTech or Hawk Performance (starting at $499-up).

- Tier 2 is OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) rotors and pads from Akebono, Bosch, Brembo, Textar or Zimmermann, much your vehicle came with from the factory (starting at $399.95-up).

- Tier 3 is an inexpensive and budget-minded rotor and pad kit sourced for those on a budget from Bendix, Centric, Durango, Raybestos, R1 Concepts, Wagner, etc (starting at $249-up).

All kits include front and rear pads and rotors.

Need us to put a quote together for you?

Need a package deal to include installation?

Message today for a quick response on price.

The more you know. 😃SLO Brakes141 Suburban Rd.San Luis Obispo, CA 93401Offering Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 brake programs...
10/03/2025

The more you know. 😃

SLO Brakes
141 Suburban Rd.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Offering Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 brake programs.

Message us for a consultation today.

Need EBC Brakes here in SLO?EBC Yellowstuff Brake Pads are a high-friction aramid fiber compound designed for fast stree...
10/02/2025

Need EBC Brakes here in SLO?

EBC Yellowstuff Brake Pads are a high-friction aramid fiber compound designed for fast street driving, heavy-duty use in trucks and SUVs, and light-duty track racing. This versatile compound offers excellent stopping power and fade resistance for performance-oriented drivers.

VERSATILE PERFORMANCE:

Works from cold: Unlike traditional race pads, Yellowstuff offers strong initial braking power from the first touch of the pedal, making them safe and effective for daily highway use.

High-temperature resistance: The pads become even stronger as they heat up during aggressive driving, providing zero fade under heavy braking. This makes them suitable for higher horsepower cars, towing, and hauling.

Track-capable for light use: While primarily a fast street pad, Yellowstuff can be used for shorter duration track days on lighter cars. However, for more frequent or intense track use, EBC recommends their Bluestuff compound, which offers a faster bed-in process.

CONSTRUCTION AND FEATURES:

Aramid fiber compound: Yellowstuff pads are made with an aramid fiber material, known for its heat resistance and use in bulletproof vests.

Brake-Inâ„¢ coating: A distinctive red surface coating accelerates the pad bed-in process, ensuring safe braking immediately after installation.

Noise and wear control: The pads feature chamfered edges and center-line slots to reduce noise and vibration and help keep the rotor and pads clean. The Nucap NRS hooks on the backplates also prevent the friction material from delaminating.

CONSIDERATIONS:

Dust levels: Yellowstuff is not a low-dust pad and will produce more dust than EBC's Redstuff compound. The dust level is comparable to or slightly higher than OEM pads.

Track use bed-in: While street driving naturally beds the pads over 100–200 miles, track use requires a longer bed-in procedure. For drivers heading directly to the track, Bluestuff is the faster-bedding alternative.

Best for specific uses: The pad's versatility makes it a suitable upgrade for a wide range of vehicles, including fast street cars, SUVs, and trucks with oversized tires. However, dedicated track enthusiasts may find other compounds like EBC's Bluestuff or RP series to be more fitting.

Contact us today for a quote.

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141 Suburban Road
San Luis Obispo, CA
93401

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