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Brake pads Zimmermann or Centric

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Zimmermann
Centric
Zimmermann › Brake pads
SnooPeppers2172
  • Braking:
Rating 4.0

I replaced the Brembo with the Zimmermann myself, so far so good, the original Brembo brakes warped after less than 15.000 km, I have now another 15.000 km driven with the Zimmermann and they are as good as new.

Pros: good as new
Cons: Brembo brakes warped
Mileage: 15000 km
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Centric › Brake pads
soundcloud_rapper
Rating 5.0

I bought front and rear brake pads/ rotors (rock auto, centric brand, akebono brakes) for $300. It took me total about 3 hours since I had to bleed the brakes, change pads, rotors, and remove off jack stands.

Pros: cheap brake pads/rotors
Cons: 3 hours installation
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Zimmermann › Brake pads
Fastvolks
  • Braking:
Rating 4.0

I just installed front and rear brakes @90k on my MK7.5 GTI w/PP brakes with a kit from FCP Euro Zimmerman cross drilled font and rear with EBC Red Stuff pads. The price has gone up a good bit since then but its a good upgrade from stock imo.

Pros: good upgrade from stock
Vehicle: Volkswagen
Mileage: 90000 km
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Centric › Brake pads
almeida8x1
  • Braking:
  • Dust:
Rating 4.0

I personally like Centric Posi-quiet ceramic pads or powerstop ceramics. Low dust, brake plenty fine for daily use and spirited driving.

Pros: low dust, brake fine
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Centric › Brake pads
CommercialCook4427
  • Braking:
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  • Dust:
Rating 4.0

Funny but I gave the Centric brand ceramic pads a shot and did not see any difference with Akebono. Same bute, no dust, no esting rotors. Been about 5 weeks now and abiut 1000 miles. No issues

Pros: same bite, no dust
Cons: no difference with Akebono
Mileage: 1000 km
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Centric › Brake pads
aquaman67
  • Braking:
  • Dust:
Rating 3.5

Centric Posi-Quiet Ceramic Pads + Centric Premium Rotors

• Pros: Affordable, reliable, low dust

• Cons: Not a performance upgrade, but solid for daily driving

Pros: Affordable, reliable, low dust
Cons: Not a performance upgrade
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Centric › Brake pads
BsickPassat
  • Braking:
Rating 3.5

The MK7 R community seems to like Centric Posi-Quiet Ceramic Though I had a love-hate relationship on them. Centric claims no bedding was necessary... so, I listened to them and found the lack of braking dangerous. Then, one late night, on an empty highway, I bedded them in with about 10, 70-5 mph medium to hard slow downs, got the rotors heated up and brake pads smelling... then drove on the highway for about half hour, then turned around and went home and let the brakes completely cool. Then I loved the brakes.

Pros: loved the brakes
Cons: lack of braking dangerous
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Zimmermann › Brake pads
acer2k
  • Braking:
Rating 2.0

I switched to the supposedly equivalent Zimmerman blanks and textar pads and I didn’t like the performance so I switched back to the stock brakes.

Cons: poor performance
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Which brake pads to choose — Zimmermann or Centric?

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 Zimmermann and Centric
  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 — Centric or Zimmermann?

In March 2026 on PartReview, brake pads Centric were overall better than Zimmermann.

  1. Zimmermann received a PR Score of 85 out of 100, and Centric scored 90 points.
  2. Zimmermann ranked 28 in the overall ranking, and Centric ranked 13.
  3. The average rating is higher for Centric (4.4) than for Zimmermann (4).
  4. Brake pads Centric have better feature ratings than Zimmermann:
    • Braking - owners believe, that this property for Centric is better than Zimmermann.
    • Dust - drivers claim, that this property for Centric is outperforms Zimmermann.
    • Noise - reviews suggest, that this property for Centric is preferred to Zimmermann.

Which brake pads are more popular — Zimmermann or Centric?

In March 2026 on PartReview, brake pads Centric were overall more popular than Zimmermann.

By vote balance, brake pads Centric surpassed Zimmermann:

  • For Zimmermann, the ratio of positive (36) to negative (6) votes is 30 votes.
  • For Centric, the ratio of positive (145) to negative (16) votes is 129 votes.

By number of reviews, brake pads Centric surpassed Zimmermann:

Which brake pads do car owners prefer — Zimmermann or Centric?

In March 2026, according to PartReview, brake pads Zimmermann and Centric have not taken top places in car-specific ratings. You can help by adding your review about these manufacturers.

Other comparisons of brake pads

If this comparison didn’t fully answer your question, there are many others on PartReview.

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

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

You can also see who is better among other brake pads manufacturers: EBC or POWER STOP, EBC or Akebono, EBC or Hawk Performance, Brembo or EBC, Akebono or POWER STOP.

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