CarQuest Brake Hardware Kit OEM 2629

This CarQuest WearEver brake hardware kit restores clean pad seating, correct clip spring pressure, and quiet operation.

Brake hardware kits contain the small clips, springs, shims, and abutment plates that hold the pads correctly in the caliper bracket and let the caliper slide free on its guide pins. Factory clips fatigue, corrode, and lose spring tension with time, which is the single most common cause of brake squeal, uneven pad wear, and pads that rattle in the bracket over bumps. Every serious brake job replaces the hardware.The manufacturer part number covers a broad range of makes, models, and model years - which is common for hardware kits, hydraulic components, and service items where the same physical piece is used across many platforms. The correct way to confirm this fits your vehicle is to match the manufacturer part number against your service manual, the OE parts diagram, or the part you are replacing. If your service manual cross-references this manufacturer PN, or if the piece you are removing carries this number physically stamped or labeled, you are looking at the correct replacement.

If you would like us to verify fitment against your VIN or vehicle configuration before you buy, contact us with the year, make, model, submodel, and trim of your vehicle and we will confirm the cross-reference against the manufacturer catalog.

Cross-Reference

Manufacturer part number 2629. This is a CarQuest / WearEver catalog part. Confirm the OE reference for your vehicle matches before installing.

Why You Might Need This

Fatigued factory clips are the top cause of brake squeal, pads that rock in the caliper bracket, and the uneven pad wear that shows up as tapered pads or one pad worn faster than the other. Any brake service that reuses old clips is asking for a comeback complaint. Fresh stainless clips restore correct pad clearance in the bracket, keep the pad centered on the rotor, and eliminate one of the top no-fault brake noise complaints.

Installation Notes

Install the new clips, shims, and abutment plates at the same time as new pads. Clean the caliper bracket seats down to bare metal before seating the new clips - old rust and pad material behind a clip will hold the pad off-center and cause noise. A thin film of high-temperature brake grease on the clip-to-pad-ear contact points keeps everything quiet without contaminating the friction surface.

Shipping and Returns

Free shipping on orders over $75. Same-day shipping on in-stock parts ordered before 2:00 PM CT weekdays. Orders placed after the same-day cutoff ship the next business day. Every order ships from our climate-controlled warehouse; parts do not sit outside where humidity and temperature swings could damage packaging.

30-day return window on unopened, unused parts in original packaging. Open parts installed without verified fitment: no return, or up to a 40 percent restocking fee depending on condition. Brake friction material (pads and shoes) is safety-critical and cannot be returned once a pad has touched a rotor. If a part does not fit your vehicle as described, we cover the return shipping and make it right.