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Brake pads GALFER or Duralast
For Shimano Ultegra/Dura Ace
I threw a set of Galfer pads in mine and have been happy.
Pros: happy with Galfer pads
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
2016 fiesta st. Duralast Gold (DG886) PADS
Vehicle:
Ford Fiesta
Part number: DG886
powerstop is good but honestly i always suggest duralast golds they're good and the warranty is good
Pros: good warranty, good quality
I run HH Sintered Galfer pads which make a big difference off road.
Pros: big difference off road
My last set lasted me 60k miles before I could hear it was time to change. Those were the basic ones
Pros: long lasting
Cons: noise when worn
Vehicle:
Kia Sorento
Mileage: 96560 km
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
Avoid duralast cause their pads don’t have good bite or good overall braking power. And sometimes they don’t fit.
Cons: no good bite, bad power
Same issue here. I replaced the pads twice with the same brand (Duralast Gold), and the issue is still apparent. It appears to be an issue only with the 340mm brakes for Golf Rs and Tiguans.
Cons: knocking sound, persistent issue
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Which brake pads to choose — GALFER 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:
- PR Score.
- Overall ranking.
- Vote balance.
- Average rating.
- Number of reviews.
- Feature ratings.
- Car owners’ choice.
Which brake pads are better — Duralast or GALFER?
In March 2026 on PartReview, brake pads Duralast were overall better than GALFER.
- GALFER received a PR Score of 81 out of 100, and Duralast scored 84 points.
- GALFER ranked 32 in the overall ranking, and Duralast ranked 14.
- The average rating is higher for Duralast (4.1) than for Duralast (4.1).
Which brake pads are more popular — GALFER or Duralast?
In March 2026 on PartReview, brake pads Duralast were overall more popular than GALFER.
By vote balance, brake pads Duralast surpassed GALFER:
- For GALFER, the ratio of positive (27) to negative (6) votes is 21 vote.
- For Duralast, the ratio of positive (147) to negative (27) votes is 120 votes.
By number of reviews, brake pads Duralast surpassed GALFER:
- For brake pads GALFER there are 11 reviews: 9 positive, 0 neutral, 2 negative.
- For brake pads Duralast there are 56 reviews: 45 positive, 6 neutral, 5 negative.
Which brake pads do car owners prefer — GALFER or Duralast?
In March 2026, according to PartReview, brake pads GALFER and Duralast have not taken top places in car-specific ratings. You can help by adding your review about these manufacturers.
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