I have a 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe with 30,000 and still has the original pads and aren't worn out yet.
These cheap drilled / slotted rotor and pads set can be strangely good at times. I got a set for my dad's 2003 Santa Fe in 2016, and they're still going strong and smooth after 50k miles.
Given that and the new ceramic brake pads by Akebono and the car is now very quiet.
Our 2003 Santa Fe has 60,000 miles on it. Just had the accessory belt and tensioner replaced... I swear I had the brakes nearly to the floor every time I wanted to stop. It just felt like I had to keep pushing harder. It's like pushing into a sponge.
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In March 2026, the ranking of brake pads for Hyundai Santa Fe on PartReview included 3 manufacturers. It is based on 4 reviews and 12 votes.
Last month, PartReview users preferred Akebono. 25% of positive votes went to this manufacturer.
In second place: brake pads POWER STOP — 25%.
Third place: OEM Hyundai with 0% of the votes.
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