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Brake pads R1 Concepts or Duralast
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I might get scolded by the purest, but I went with these R1 Concepts on my 2019 X5.\n\nI too was shocked when the dealer quoted over 2k for brakes, so I started looking at options. I\u2019ve had them for about two years, they have performed excellent and they look amazing.
Pros: performed excellent, look amazing
Vehicle:
BMW X5
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
Try R1 concepts , it got my respect as it almost helped me escape a few accidents in the last 3 months
Pros: helped escape accidents
powerstop is good but honestly i always suggest duralast golds they're good and the warranty is good
Pros: good warranty, good quality
Surprisingly, R1 Concepts Track Pads. They have been really great on the track (3800lb/310hp? car).
I left them on my daily since I am too lazy to change out the pads and they have been on for about 6 months and a few track days. They are great for the street and track but dusty as hell. They only make noise when it’s cold outside other wise they are fine.
Pros: great for street and track
Cons: dusty as hell, noise when cold
I would suggest going to [www.buybrakes.com](http://www.buybrakes.com) and get the R1 Concepts pads for the front and rear. The ones Rockauto has growl a little bit.
Pros: good quality
Cons: growl a little bit
Vehicle:
Hyundai Genesis
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 — R1 Concepts 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 R1 Concepts?
In March 2026 on PartReview, brake pads Duralast were overall better than R1 Concepts.
- R1 Concepts received a PR Score of 76 out of 100, and Duralast scored 84 points.
- R1 Concepts ranked 24 in the overall ranking, and Duralast ranked 14.
- The average rating is higher for Duralast (4.1) than for R1 Concepts (4).
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Brake pads Duralast have better feature ratings than R1 Concepts:
- Noise - owners believe, that this property for Duralast is better than R1 Concepts.
- Braking - drivers claim, that this property for R1 Concepts is outperforms Duralast.
- Dust - reviews suggest, that this property for Duralast is preferred to R1 Concepts.
Which brake pads are more popular — R1 Concepts or Duralast?
In March 2026 on PartReview, brake pads Duralast were overall more popular than R1 Concepts.
By vote balance, brake pads Duralast surpassed R1 Concepts:
- For R1 Concepts, the ratio of positive (90) to negative (27) votes is 63 votes.
- For Duralast, the ratio of positive (147) to negative (27) votes is 120 votes.
By number of reviews, brake pads Duralast surpassed R1 Concepts:
- For brake pads R1 Concepts there are 37 reviews: 26 positive, 6 neutral, 5 negative.
- For brake pads Duralast there are 56 reviews: 45 positive, 6 neutral, 5 negative.
Which brake pads do car owners prefer — R1 Concepts or Duralast?
In March 2026, according to PartReview, brake pads R1 Concepts 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
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For example, comparisons of brake pads R1 Concepts with: EBC, POWER STOP, Akebono, Hawk Performance, Brembo, Ferodo, OEM Volkswagen, Bosch, STOPTECH, Carbotech.
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