First Brands Group declared bankruptcy last September, and now some brands that go back decades are closing their doors.

Three major car part brands that you bought from are disappearing. Due to the First Brands bankruptcy Raybestos, Centric, and StopTech closed.

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Three major car part brands that you bought from are disappearing. Due to the First Brands bankruptcy Raybestos, Centric, and StopTech closed.

Companies associated with auto parts maker First Brands filed petitions for bankruptcy protection in Texas this week, indicating deepening financial difficulties for the privately held company as it negotiates a debt restructuring with its lenders.

The First Brands Group financial crisis has placed iconic household names like Autolite, FRAM, and StopTech in a precarious position.

The First Brands Group financial crisis has placed iconic household names like Autolite, FRAM, and StopTech in a precarious position.

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This 1999 Dodge Viper GTS is said to be one of seven examples fitted with an Autoform Street Coupe kit featuring a revised hood, front fascia, hood scoop, side skirts, rear valance, and raised rear spoiler. Additional modifications include smooth intake tubes, adjustable Aldan American coilovers, Stoptech calipers, slotted two-piece brake rotors, and satin black 19" ACR wheels. The seller acquired the car in 2022 and subsequent work consisted of replacing the 8.0-liter V10, clutch, flywheel, pilot bearing, and slave cylinder. Finished in black over custom carbon fiber-style upholstery, the car is further equipped with air conditioning, a B&M shifter, an Alpine CD stereo, adjustable pedals, power windows, and custom dual exhaust system with Vibrant mufflers. This modified Viper GTS shows 46k miles and is now offered with service records and a clean North Carolina title in the seller's name.

StopTech, Centric, and Raybestos are ceasing production of brake parts immediately. Existing stock will be sold through retailers as usual. Operations are ceasing as a result of First Brands Group Chapter 11 bankruptcy and $6 billion debt. It’s the end of an era for a major enthusiast brand: StopTech will cease operations after 27 years in the business of making high-performance brakes, alongside OEM replacement brands Raybestos and Centric.

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