Brake pads Bosch or Mintex

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Rank #7 in ranking

282

104

127

4.1

Braking

4.2

Dust

4.0

Noise

3.7

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Rank #27 in ranking

3.5

Braking

3.3

Dust

3.8

Noise

2.3

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Bosch

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Bosch › Brake pads

Exotic_Ninja5274 19 Jan 2026, 21:44

Braking:

Rating 5.0

I just put Zimmerman rotors and Bosch pads on my front end for ~$400. Worth every penny.

Pros: worth every penny

Bosch › Brake pads

Sew2024 19 Jan 2026, 20:58

Braking:
Noise:

Rating 5.0

Check Rockauto. I replaced my brakes about 2 years ago with Dynamic Friction Geospec coated rotors and Bosch quiet cast pads. Still in great condition and stops on a dime.

Pros: great condition, stops well

Bosch › Brake pads

Remarkable_Chance_58 11 Jan 2026, 18:09

Rating 4.0

I went with Bosch pads this time on OEM rotors.

Vehicle: Subaru

Bosch › Brake pads

mpython1701 9 Jan 2026, 03:07

Noise:
Dust:

Rating 5.0

I swear by Bosch quietcast. I’ve done cheap brands before but seem to squeak, fade, or make too much dust.

Pros: quiet, less dust

Cons: squeak, fade

Bosch › Brake pads

sc302 7 Jan 2026, 12:01

Braking:

Rating 4.0

Bosch brake pads are good for me in my performance pack.

Pros: good performance

Vehicle: Ford Mustang

Mintex › Brake pads

Ok_Syrup1602 31 Dec 2025, 22:23

Braking:

Rating 5.0

I'm a Mintex Red Box fan, I also upgrade to AutoTech drilled/vented rotors since I drive like I stole it. 2009 Jetta driver.

Pros: Mintex Red Box fan

Vehicle: Volkswagen Jetta

Mintex › Brake pads

No-Application2549 7 Jan 2026, 09:48

Braking:

Rating 3.0

I replaced both my front brake discs and pads a month ago and have driven about 1075 miles. On the passenger side, one of the grooves has gone but the other remains and I feel like its getting worse although not 100% sure.

Cons: groove getting worse

Vehicle: Audi TTS

Mileage: 1730 km

Bosch › Brake pads

JezzaPerth 15 Dec 2025, 09:31

Rating 3.0

$500 for a wheel alignment and new Bosch pads on all 4 wheels. Car is a 2010 Cruze.

Bosch › Brake pads

rocketracer777 6 Nov 2025, 13:08

Braking:
Noise:

Rating 1.0

I recently replaced all the brake pads on my 2020 brz performance package, and it now squeals way more than before and has a noticeable clunk when pressing the brake pedal especially after reversing. I got Bosch Ceramic QuietCast pads from Rockauto, used ceramic lubricant on the back of the pads and all contact surfaces, and silicone lubricant on the pins. Once I apply a good amount of pressure to the brakes, they're very quiet for awhile but eventually start squealing again. Also I did do the bedding process and it didn't change anything, plus that wouldn't stop the clunking.

Pros: quiet under pressure (initially)

Cons: squeals, clunking noise

Vehicle: Subaru BRZ

Bosch › Brake pads

ddphoto90 22 Aug 2025, 23:19

Braking:

Rating 1.0

Every time I get Bosch brake pads I\u2019m disappointed.

Cons: always disappointed

Vehicle: Volkswagen

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Which brake pads to choose — Bosch or Mintex?

If choosing brake pads across many manufacturers, check the part ranking. If your choice is down to two brands, the PartReview part comparisons help.

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Comparison of brake pads Bosch and Mintex

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Which brake pads are better — Mintex or Bosch?

In March 2026 on PartReview, brake pads Bosch were overall better than Mintex.

Bosch received a PR Score of 85 out of 100, and Mintex scored 64 points.
Bosch ranked 7 in the overall ranking, and Mintex ranked 27.
The average rating is higher for Bosch (4.1) than for Mintex (3.5).
Brake pads Bosch have better feature ratings than Mintex:
- Noise - owners believe, that this property for Bosch is better than Mintex.
- Dust - drivers claim, that this property for Bosch is outperforms Mintex.
- Braking - reviews suggest, that this property for Bosch is preferred to Mintex.

Which brake pads are more popular — Bosch or Mintex?

In March 2026 on PartReview, brake pads Bosch were overall more popular than Mintex.

By vote balance, brake pads Bosch surpassed Mintex:

For Bosch, the ratio of positive (338) to negative (56) votes is 282 votes.
For Mintex, the ratio of positive (191) to negative (107) votes is 84 votes.

By number of reviews, brake pads Bosch surpassed Mintex:

For brake pads Bosch there are 127 reviews: 104 positive, 13 neutral, 10 negative.
For brake pads Mintex there are 93 reviews: 51 positive, 19 neutral, 23 negative.

Which brake pads do car owners prefer — Bosch or Mintex?

In March 2026, according to PartReview, brake pads Bosch led more car-specific ratings than Mintex:

Bosch are chosen by owners of cars such as: Kia Sorento, Mazda 5, Volkswagen Beetle, and others.

Brake pads Mintex have not yet taken leading positions in car-specific ratings. You can help by adding a review and specifying your car.

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