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I have R1 Concepts on my daily R, I was fortunate to get them when they were on sale through their e-bay store. They work very well on a daily and the brake dust is very low. I really like them.
Pros: brake dust is low
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
I was also looking at these. The price looks great!
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
I switched over to R1 Concepts rotors and ceramic pads and haven't had to clean brake dust since ????????
Pros: low dust
Wagner, Centric, Raybestos, Akebono are all very reliable brands. However, each one makes an economy, OEM and premium version. So don't go by brand name alone. Wagner OEX pads are premium quality. They're built on galvanized steel backing plates with mechanical attachment versus adhesive to keep the friction material on.
Pros: premium quality, durable
I put Wagner on mine. They have been good for around 35k miles on them so far. I don't see me replacing them for another 15k. I didn't like the OEM one and braking is really one of the weakspoints for the Mazda 6.
Pros: good for 35k miles
Cons: OEM pads disliked
Vehicle:
Mazda 6
Mileage: 35000 km
I highly recommend Wagner OEX pads. Galvanized steel backing plates. Quiet. Long lasting
Pros: Quiet, long lasting
Did my own with R1 Concepts E-Line pads and rotors. Bought my own parts kit seperate since they don't include them like some brands do. After 40k miles on them, I'm still going strong and will go another 20k before I evaluate their shape. I have slotted and drilled rotors, and you can visibly see the wear on the rotors, the pads are still going strong. As for stopping power I'd say it's average or OEM. No rust after 2 years on them thanks to the coating on the rotors. The surface does rust lightly after a rain storm, but they're clean after driving and braking.
Pros: long lasting, no rust
Cons: average stopping power
Mileage: 40000 km
I purchased Durango rotors and Wagner brakes for my 2015 cx5 back in May 2018. According to my buddy my brakes were only 50%/35%(front/back/) done. I told him to change it anyways since he pulled them apart anyways. That was around 105k. Around Jan 2020, the rear brakes were squeaking. My buddy pulled them apart, and the rear brakes were completely done. The odometer was around 190k . I replaced them with centric rotors and power stop pads. The front was not changed as it looks like 70 left.
Pros: long brake life, good performance
Cons: rear brakes squeaking
Vehicle:
Mazda 5
Mileage: 190000 km
I did a change on my moms 2011 Malibu last year. She barely drives and we live in northeastern MA so after 9 years and 21k miles later they just rusted out. Pads and rotors especially the rear parts. I used Wagner pads and rotors and been using them for many years with great results.
Pros: great results, long lasting
Cons: rusted out
Vehicle:
Chevrolet Malibu
Mileage: 21000 km
Red doesn\u2019t have much dust. Same with green. I don\u2019t recommend the R1 concepts sport pads. They are very dusty. Almost worse than stock. Bite and feel is good though.
Pros: Bite and feel is good
Cons: very dusty
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