Brake pads OEM Subaru or Duralast

OEM Subaru Brake pads

I have a 2017 Forester XT with 131,000 miles - have only done routine maintenance and have had to replace brakes front and rear as well as both control arms and struts, all expected with this many miles on it. I plan to keep it for as long as I can. Love it!

Pros: love it, expected wear
Cons: replaced brakes, replaced control arms, replaced struts
Mileage: 131000 km
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OEM Subaru Brake pads

I do the minor maintenance myself: oil/filter, air filters, wiper blades.

I save enough $$ on the DIY portion, so I don't mind using my dealer for the other stuff: front & rear dif fluids, CVT fluid, brake fluid, brake pads, etc.

Pros: great work, trust dealer
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OEM Subaru Brake pads
MNW1211
  • Braking:
Rating 5.0

2022 Outback, 144k, never had any problems. Have replaced tires, brakes,and the battery. Follow all mfg recommendations for service. Always dealer serviced. Very happy with mine.

Pros: very happy
Cons: replaced tires, brakes, battery
Mileage: 144000 km
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OEM Subaru Brake pads

2014 impreza limited hatch — only 90K, routine maintenance (oil changes and replacing as needed brake pads, fluids, brake lights, tires, wipers).

aside from some repairs to back wheels (2 years ago) and a clog in my exhaust system that had to be cleared (7 years ago), this baby has been rollin along fine.

Pros: rollin along fine
Mileage: 90000 km
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Duralast Brake pads

They currently have sales on their duralast branded ones and even hand bundle sales. Duralast won’t be the best, but guarantee it’s better than those sawdust with grey spray can paint pads.

Pros: better than sawdust pads
Cons: won't be the best
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Which brake pads to choose — OEM Subaru or Duralast?

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

We compare brake pads across these categories:

Comparison of brake pads OEM Subaru and Duralast
  1. PR Score.
  2. Overall ranking.
  3. Vote balance.
  4. Average rating.
  5. Number of reviews.
  6. Feature ratings.
  7. Car owners’ choice.

Which brake pads are better — Duralast or OEM Subaru?

In March 2026 on PartReview, brake pads Duralast were overall better than OEM Subaru.

  1. OEM Subaru received a PR Score of 59 out of 100, and Duralast scored 84 points.
  2. OEM Subaru ranked 40 in the overall ranking, and Duralast ranked 14.
  3. The average rating is higher for Duralast (4.1) than for OEM Subaru (3.2).
  4. Brake pads Duralast have better feature ratings than OEM Subaru:
    • Braking - owners believe, that this property for Duralast is better than OEM Subaru.
    • Noise - drivers claim, that this property for Duralast is outperforms OEM Subaru.
    • Dust - reviews suggest, that this property for Duralast is preferred to OEM Subaru.

Which brake pads are more popular — OEM Subaru or Duralast?

Brake pads OEM Subaru and Duralast were equally popular according to data in March 2026.

By vote balance, brake pads Duralast surpassed OEM Subaru:

  • For OEM Subaru, the ratio of positive (149) to negative (101) votes is 48 votes.
  • For Duralast, the ratio of positive (147) to negative (27) votes is 120 votes.

By number of reviews, brake pads OEM Subaru surpassed Duralast:

Which brake pads do car owners prefer — OEM Subaru or Duralast?

In March 2026, according to PartReview, brake pads OEM Subaru led more car-specific ratings than Duralast:

OEM Subaru are chosen by owners of cars such as: Subaru Forester, and others.

Brake pads Duralast 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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For example, comparisons of brake pads OEM Subaru with: EBC, POWER STOP, Akebono, Hawk Performance, Brembo, Ferodo, OEM Volkswagen, Bosch, STOPTECH, Carbotech.

Also available: comparisons of brake pads Duralast with: EBC, POWER STOP, Akebono, Hawk Performance, Brembo, Ferodo, OEM Volkswagen, Bosch, STOPTECH, Carbotech.

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