Beware Autozone Ceramic Brake Pads

[Joe Mc]

Purchased 6/09, $59. 99, miles @ 178k. 3/10, miles @ 185k - there's less than 1/32nd of material both inner/outer pads, both sides.



I don't tow or stop quickly. #@$%!

 

[Simplysmn]

I was Alway's told don't put anything on but OEM the rest are JUNK

 

[jakprince]

are they lifetime warranty?

 

[steved]

I was Alway's told don't put anything on but OEM the rest are JUNK

I got 35k on Monroe's with almost no visible wear... not all aftermarket are questionable. I got 180k out of the OEs.

 

[Simplysmn]

Only thing I was saying is the last guy I know that bought auto zone pad's ended up replacing roter's also after they ate them up within a month .

 

[Joe Mc]

are they lifetime warranty?

Yes - against product manufacturing defects = BS Warranty. They're gone and Wagner Severe duty's are in.

 

[seafish]

I got 180k out of the OEs.

That's why I'll be sticking with Mopar oem pads when it's time to replace mine. But only Mopar premium pads, NOT the value line.

 

[steved]

That's why I'll be sticking with Mopar oem pads when it's time to replace mine. But only Mopar premium pads, NOT the value line.

I expect close to that with these Monroes.

 

[pullya]

Don't ever buy the Dodge "Value Line". They are JUNK- JUNK-JUNK!!!!!! IMO

Jay

 

[WilsonF]

Napa

Purchased 6/09, $59. 99, miles @ 178k. 3/10, miles @ 185k - there's less than 1/32nd of material both inner/outer pads, both sides.



I don't tow or stop quickly. #@$%!

I have always had good service from NAPA pads. I would not recommend ceramics to anyone, too hard and wear the rotors much faster.



Floyd

 

[seafish]

Don't ever buy the Dodge "Value Line". They are JUNK- JUNK-JUNK!!!!!! IMO

Jay

You're right ... the Mopar "Value Line" IS junk, but the oem "premium pads" are clearly excellent, though they do cost ALOT.



I wonder how much the Monroes are??

 

[steved]

You're right ... the Mopar "Value Line" IS junk, but the oem "premium pads" are clearly excellent, though they do cost ALOT.



I wonder how much the Monroes are??

I can't remember specifically, but the pads, rotors, brake fluid, and misc stuff like never-seize and caliper bushings to complete all four brakes (including the purchase of a vacuum bleeder) came to under $500 IIRC. The Monroe's are holding up well considering I've hauled/towed (small trailer without brakes) quite a bit lately... and they seem to bite as well as the OEs did.



Considering I was putting front brakes on my 99 every 30k; if I have to put $500 in brakes every 100k, I'd be happy... anything else is bonus.

 

[Midnite]

I'm curious why I never hear anyone talking about the Performance Friction carbon-metallic pads any more. Just a few years ago those seemed to be the best pads hands-down.

Mike

 

[ILIANBG]

Performance Friction here. Excellent. I rate those higher then the OEM pad that came with it, but it's just my opinion.
Ilian