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Brake pads Zimmermann or Duralast

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Zimmermann
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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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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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Duralast › Brake pads
skiwarz
  • Braking:
Rating 4.0

I've used duralast (gold) brakes on every car I've owned. Never had a problem. Only issue was the tabs on a few pads have been too big and I needed to file down 1/16" or so to make them seat smoothly in the slots. Quality seems good to me.

Pros: Quality seems good
Cons: tabs sometimes too big
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Duralast › Brake pads
ScorchedWonderer
  • Braking:
Rating 3.0

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 — Zimmermann 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 Zimmermann 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 Zimmermann?

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

  1. Zimmermann received a PR Score of 85 out of 100, and Duralast scored 84 points.
  2. Zimmermann ranked 28 in the overall ranking, and Duralast ranked 14.
  3. The average rating is higher for Duralast (4.1) than for Zimmermann (4).
  4. Brake pads Duralast have better feature ratings than Zimmermann:
    • Braking - owners believe, that this property for Zimmermann is better than Duralast.
    • Dust - drivers claim, that by this property Zimmermann does not differ from Duralast.
    • Noise - reviews suggest, that this property for Duralast is preferred to Zimmermann.

Which brake pads are more popular — Zimmermann or Duralast?

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

By vote balance, brake pads Duralast surpassed Zimmermann:

  • For Zimmermann, the ratio of positive (36) to negative (6) votes is 30 votes.
  • For Duralast, the ratio of positive (147) to negative (27) votes is 120 votes.

By number of reviews, brake pads Duralast surpassed Zimmermann:

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

In March 2026, according to PartReview, brake pads Zimmermann and Duralast 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 Duralast 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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