Anybody use Bosch brake pads?

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Hi all,
I was looking at rockauto for brake pads for my cavalier. There were two different choices available. Semi-,metallic and ceramic. Both were only a few dollars difference. What's the current consensus on quality/ life expectancy from Bosch brake pads?
 
I have used Bosch Blue ceramic pads in the past. no reported issues efficient and quiet clean braking. I would suggest ceramic pads on a light vehicle like a cavalier, semi metallic will shorten rotor life and make more dust. the metallic will have more bite and would be best suited for heavier vehicles or towing where you need repeated strong bite.
 
97prizm said:
Hi all,
I was looking at rockauto for brake pads for my cavalier. There were two different choices available. Semi-,metallic and ceramic. Both were only a few dollars difference. What's the current consensus on quality/ life expectancy from Bosch brake pads?
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I put the best O’R pads on the 2017 Tahoe - they are made by Bosch.
Have been fade free - quiet - stops quickly
 
Just put quiet cast on the back of my truck and all 4 sides of daughters.
Quality looks good stopping good, no noise yet
 
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Thread 'How do we feel about the Bosch QuietCast pads?'

I'm looking for a new pad for my mom's CR-V. The ultimate goal here is as little brake dust as possible. She likes to use the touchless car wash 🤮 and it can't clean the wheels properly. Looks funky.

The Centric pads on there after about half way have started leaving a good bit more dust. Almost like the first half was ceramic and the 2nd semi metallic.

50yr Street Mech

Post in thread 'What brakes do you guys use?'

Bosch Quietcast rotors and pads. Low dust. Good grabbing. No warping. Coated. Come with hardware.

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Post in thread 'Front Pad/Rotor choice for 2008 CRV'

if you are on a budget, Bosch Quietcast. If you want warranty Duralast Elite.
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I<3oil

Post in thread 'What brakes do you guys use?'

Powerstop Geomet coated rotors with Bosch Quietcast pads on the front for the Odyssey. Night/day difference above the Element3 that I had on it.
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TheBig2003

Post in thread 'What brakes do you guys use?'

Just to chime in: Bremsen coated rotors and either Wagner QuickStop, OEX or Bosch QuietCast (depends on the price and application). Oh, and DOT4 in everything, regardless if DOT3 is the recommended and new hardware every time.

50yr Street Mech

Post in thread 'What brakes do you guys use?'

On my 13' CRV AWD, I use Advics with A/C Delco rotors. On my Toyota's, I use Bosch Quietcast pads / rotors ---shoes/ drums. Lucas synthetic DOT 3 fluid.

50yr Street Mech

Post in thread 'What brakes do you guys use?'

For me it's Bosch Quietcast paired with Bosch Quietcast rotors or drums. Great grip, no fade, no squeal, not rotor eaters either. Also like Advics, but their a bit dusty. Also used Wagner Quietstop, but they don't last too long. I have a shelf full of brakes and rotors. Whatever I pull out 1st. Good thing I have a great stock. (Trump tariffs are messing things up big time ) If this keeps up, we'll be turning rotors again. We all know that's a big waste of time. Warp out even faster.
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50yr Street Mech

Post in thread 'Hawk Performance Rotors'

Tried Hawk, didn't like their pads or rotors. Found something much better. Bosch Quietcast pads and rotors. VERY low dust and excellent grabbing. Rotors haven't warped out yet either. Going on 8k, no problems. Rotors are coated for the salt belt.

cheech279

Post in thread 'Gambling with non-OEM brake pads?'

Made by Bosch is good. Bosch Quietcast ceramic pads have been excellent in my Infiniti.

D

Post in thread '2018 Subaru Forester Brakes'

X2 for Bosch QuietCast.
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Post in thread 'Brake Pad For 2013 Fiesta SE'

The best pads are the EBC Ultimax2/Blackstuff, but Rock Auto doesn't carry them.
Other good pads that rockauto has are Motorcraft OE, Advics, Akebono, and Pagid Silver

Pair them with any Geomet coated rotors, such as Bosch Quietcast or Powerstop.

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Post in thread 'Rotor grooves, why?'

dubber09 said:
Pads cause this. I see similar effect running Brembo ceramic pads in the back but no issues at all with Bosch CQ in the front, both ends had new Bosch rotors installed along with pads.
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Yea, OE Toyota is gentle on rotors but I’ve seen some aftermarket cause this.

I have Duralast Elite on the Sienna, which I believe is a rebrand of Bosch QuietCast. You reminded me to check the rotors. I’ve been BrakeBest Select(made in India by MAT, same as Duralast Gold and Carquest Gold/Platinum) groove rotors.
 
I settled on POWERSTOP several years back and have never been happier with my braking performance and maintenance.
I always run the carbon/ceramic pads and rotors depend on the application. On the LEX I did coated rotors, on the 3 I did coated cross drilled and slotted. I will say that the the brakes are amazing on any of their rotors, honestly the solid coated seem to be a bit more "grabby" if you will.

I also have NEVER had any OE fitment issues and all hardware has always been included, I do use extra brake grease as they do not supply enough for my personal liking. They run clean, never overheat, never fade during my driving anyway, which is often quite spirited. We have used them on our JEEPs and family SUVs as well, still no complaints even off-roading in the JEEPs they stayed cooler than expected.

Cant say enough good things about them and the price when compared to other performance or OE upgrade pads.

My $0.02
 
wsar10 said:
I settled on POWERSTOP several years back and have never been happier with my braking performance and maintenance.
I always run the carbon/ceramic pads and rotors depend on the application. On the LEX I did coated rotors, on the 3 I did coated cross drilled and slotted. I will say that the the brakes are amazing on any of their rotors, honestly the solid coated seem to be a bit more "grabby" if you will.

I also have NEVER had any OE fitment issues and all hardware has always been included, I do use extra brake grease as they do not supply enough for my personal liking. They run clean, never overheat, never fade during my driving anyway, which is often quite spirited. We have used them on our JEEPs and family SUVs as well, still no complaints even off-roading in the JEEPs they stayed cooler than expected.

Cant say enough good things about them and the price when compared to other performance or OE upgrade pads.

My $0.02
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Running power stop oe kit on my Nissan no fitment issues wheels stay clean and vehicle brakes very reliably.
 
Happy with the Duralast Elites I’ve installed. They are a bit noisy cold but quiet down once warm. I’ve installed PerfectStop on a Subaru, also made by Bosch.
 
I don't see what brand of vehicle you have, but FYI..

DBMaster

Thread '2012 Mazda3 Brake Issue'

After 140,000 miles on the original pads it was finally time to replace the fronts. My choice of replacement was Bosch QuietCast Ceramic. The rotors were both within spec and there wasn't any noticeable lateral runout. So, this was just a pad replacement, like the many others I've done in my life. The job went well with no hitches. I cleaned everything, lubed the correct spots where the pad tabs contact the caliper bracket. I cleaned and lubed the slide pins and made sure the bracket bolts were tight. The new pads were already backed (shims) and came with new stainless steel...
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wsar10 said:
I settled on POWERSTOP several years back and have never been happier with my braking performance and maintenance.
I always run the carbon/ceramic pads and rotors depend on the application. On the LEX I did coated rotors, on the 3 I did coated cross drilled and slotted. I will say that the the brakes are amazing on any of their rotors, honestly the solid coated seem to be a bit more "grabby" if you will.

I also have NEVER had any OE fitment issues and all hardware has always been included, I do use extra brake grease as they do not supply enough for my personal liking. They run clean, never overheat, never fade during my driving anyway, which is often quite spirited. We have used them on our JEEPs and family SUVs as well, still no complaints even off-roading in the JEEPs they stayed cooler than expected.

Cant say enough good things about them and the price when compared to other performance or OE upgrade pads.

My $0.02
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Same experience, z23 and z26 work great. They are not cheap, but still a good value for how good they are. I would see Bosch as a more budget friendly option
 
I’ve used Bosch QC pads and rotors on an Avalon and Outback for over ten years too.
Quiet and dependable.
Interestingly, the Subie OEM was ceramic fronts and semi-met rears. Or vice versa. Can’t recall.
 
Bosch rotors and pads are my fav last couple of years and I used them before then too.
3 years ago or before then I was happy with Raybestos EHT line but now their rotors rust fast and pads are not great either, I had both (sides) rear pads delaminate on my Sportage a couple thousand miles after install. I kept the rotors as they were ok/good but had to run to a store and get a set of pads; choices were limited and prices were high.
 
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