Ten of the best selling car brakes listed on Amazon were compared to each other to determine, which were the best ones that can be purchased in 2020. Considering the important role that brakes have in vehicles being used safely the effectiveness and other safety issues were of particular importance in deciding, which product to recommend to buyers. Sellers also consider it is vital that buyers give them relevant details so the correct brakes are dispatched. There is a wide discrepancy in prices, though all brakes are designed to stop effectively, the more expensive brands are meant to stay in full working order for longer. The best brakes when several factors were considered and compared are named in the conclusions alongside any other relevant findings from the review process. In the case of car brakes, the cons can be more serious than for other products and reason enough to recommend that some products should not be brought.
Top 10 Best Car Brakes In 2021
#1. Detroit Axle
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Pros
- Pack of 2 front brake pads (contact the seller if rear brakes are needed)
- This pack includes 1 bottle of braking fluid and a bottle of brake cleaning spray to keep the brakes in working order
- Brake pads are 100 % ceramic for enhanced braking performance even in bad weather
- Will brake in all weather conditions
- This product has a 10-year warranty
- The seller has customer services available if needed
Cons
- This product is squeaky when braking
#2. Power Stop K1043
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Pros
- The product price includes stainless steel hardware kit and ceramic brake lubricant meaning that the installation process is quick and simple
- Z23 Carbon-Fiber ceramic formula means that brakes do not cause any dust
- All the components are engineered to work effectively together for superior braking performance
- Buyer needs to advise the seller of car model and year of manufacture plus if the front or rear brakes are required
Cons
- Unfortunately, this product will probably need the user to buy new rotor retaining screws
- Another issue with these brakes is that the pads are prone to warping after several months of use
#3. Power Stop K6083
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Pros
- Extra value 4 pack – 2 front brake pads and 2 rear ones
- Currently has a further 30 % reduction so even better value for money
- The performance is very good as the product parts are expertly designed to offer superior braking power
- To aid easy fitting this product comes with stainless steel hardware kit plus a bottle of ceramic brake lubricant
- Has maximum cooling thanks to performance rotors being drilled and slotted to prolong the life of the brakes
Cons
- May need to go to a local hardware store to get the right-sized hardened bolt
- These brakes ware down and start to wobble when the wobble starts consider replacing
- Do not grip well at all during heavy braking
#4. Power Stop Autospecialty (KOE4077)
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Pros
- Brakes are made with a special ceramic formula that keeps the wheels dust-free
- Quick and simple installation of both front and rear brake pads
- These brake pads have been thoroughly tested to ensure noise-free braking
- This product contains everything required for a complete installation in quick time
- This product will match the quality of the brake pads it replaces even the original ones that came with the car
- Customer service available from this seller
Cons
- These brakes are not always sent in prime condition
- Check for being damaged in transit before accepting
#5. Wagner ThermoQuiet QC1374
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Pros
- The cost of the product includes pads and fittings for quick and easy installation
- This product makes the brakes 35 % quieter and to increase the stopping power by 15 %
- This kit should extend the lifetime of the brakes
- Each pack contains 2 pads – must let the seller know if the front or rear pads are required
Cons
- Buyers should check warranty period with customer services
- The brakes squeak a little at low speeds in wet conditions
#6. Mac Auto Parts 05-15
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Pros
- High-quality parts to make sure that the replacement brake pads work as well as, if not better than the original pads
- Product features high-grade composite materials that ensure enhanced braking power
- All parts of the kit are made to certified standards
- Product is high quality for the price paid
Cons
- User will have to know how to change the brake pads by themselves or will have to get the pads replaced at a garage
#7. Wagner QuickStop ZD1288
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Pros
- Low cost yet high-quality product
- This product was specially designed to reduce noise-causing vibration meaning low noise braking
- These brake pads have low or zero copper content to fully comply with the 2021 ceramic regulations
- Customer service support available
Cons
- These brake pads may create a lot of dust
- Pads can still squeak even when these are supposed by low noise
#8. Opteve Brakes CDX905 Premium
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Pros
- All parts of the product are environmentally friendly
- Quality materials used to provide maximum braking power
- Material has been scorched so that brakes work smoothly
- The seller has a wider range of products from this company just inform them of the make, model and year of car
Cons
- While the brake pads will work they may not last as long as more expensive ones
- A little noisy yet these pads do the job
#9. Detroit Axle – Drilled & Slotted Front Brake Kit ![Detroit Axle - Drilled & Slotted Front Brake Kit Rotor Set & Brake Kit Pads w/Clips Hardware Kit Performance GRADE for 2011-2015 Chevy Cruze 1.4/1.8L - [16 Cruze Limited] - 2012-2017 Chevy Sonic](https://az108.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/91sLol9uEbL._SL1500_-e1581055572848.jpg)
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Pros
- Besides the brake pads, this product also includes the pad clips
- The manufacturers make these brake pads good enough to exceed OEM Specification and have the proper fit and finish expected
- Premium quality ceramics used in this product so that the pads are longer lasting and have a smooth quiet action when braking
- This product is quick and easy to install
- The seller has customer support services available
Cons
- These brake pads are thin when compared to OEM yet still perform as required
#10. Scitoo Ceramic Discs Brake Pads Kits, 8pcs
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Pros
- The thermo treatment of these brake pads means that these will last longer before having to be replaced
- This product includes gaskets, which reduces the amount of noise when braking as there are fewer vibrations
- It is a direct replacement so can be fitted immediately to replace the previous brake pads
Cons
- Not a good fit on the F – 150 and did not last long
Conclusions
After reviewing all of the products it was decided the best car brakes on Amazon in 2020 was Product 9 – The Detroit Axle. This brake pack represents good value for money and the brakes are effective. Though some users believed that the brake pads were a little thin these still braked effectively.
To recap the selling points of the Detroit Axle were:
- These brake pads are good enough to exceed OEM Specification and have the proper fit and finish expected
- Premium quality ceramics used in this product so that the pads are longer lasting and have a smooth quiet action when braking
- Quick and easy to install a set of brake pads
This product is at a lower price than some expensive brake pads yet equals if not betters the performance of products 3 and 4 without as many cons. Product 3 was particularly unreliable considering its price and would not even be a good buy with a 30 % discount. Better buying the Detroit Axle and using the dollars saved for something else. Another good set of brake pads was the Mac Auto Parts set (Product 6), which were of high quality and provided strong braking performance though drivers with little mechanical knowledge would probably need the new brake pads to be fitted at a garage. These were reliable brakes that would work in all weather conditions. In terms of the more expensive brake pads Product, 10 was arguably the best one, it provided performance and reliability that could justify the cost.
All sellers of brakes and brake pads on Amazon will request that buyers provide them with the make, model and year of the vehicle. Unless buyers are buying a 4 pack with both front and rear brake pads they will have to request that the sellers send out front or rear pads. Without accurate information, it is harder for suppliers to send the most appropriate brakes and brake pads. It was found that the price paid for brakes did not automatically equate to better braking performance, though it does sometimes mean that more expensive products may last longer.
Although all the brakes reviewed were designed so that drivers could fit everything themselves some seemed more difficult to install than others (see the cons for each product).
