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Brake pads Zimmermann or OEM KIA
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I have a 22 Telly, 103k miles. I’ve replaced rear or front brake pads can’t remember which at 102k, and routine oil changes. THAT’S IT.
Pros: routine oil changes
Vehicle:
Kia
Mileage: 165761 km
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
I am on my second Kia vehicle, and they both have been amazing. 100k miles on my optima when it was totaled, and only thing ever replaced were the brakes at like 80k miles, besides regular oil changes.
Pros: amazing, easy maintenance
Vehicle:
Kia Optima
Mileage: 128747 km
I've only replaced my break pads twice and one new pair of car tires.
Vehicle:
Kia
I bought a 2023 kia soul specifically for uber and just hit 100000 miles. Only problems ive had are nails in my tires and recently changed my rear brake pads.
Pros: changed rear brake pads
Vehicle:
Kia Soul
Mileage: 100000 km
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
The Stinger is notorious for this same problem—I know first hand. Sad part is don’t let Kia touch it because the problem is the brake pad. OE pad material adheres to the rotor.
Pros: OE pad material adheres
Cons: brake shudder-vibration
Vehicle:
Kia
Aftermarket on some newer Kia models can cause judder.
Pros: null
Cons: can cause judder
Vehicle:
Kia
Kia Sportage SUV, brakes locked up about 2K miles in, shop "fixed" it, the next week it literally spontaneously combusted in the wee hours of the morning.
Cons: brakes locked up
Vehicle:
Kia Sportage
Mileage: 3218 km
Junk. Brakes are too small. Have to replace quickly. Plastic shit interior.
Cons: brakes too small, plastic interior
Vehicle:
Kia Sorento
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Which brake pads to choose — Zimmermann or OEM KIA?
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 — OEM KIA or Zimmermann?
In March 2026 on PartReview, brake pads Zimmermann were overall better than OEM KIA.
- Zimmermann received a PR Score of 85 out of 100, and OEM KIA scored 64 points.
- Zimmermann ranked 28 in the overall ranking, and OEM KIA ranked 41.
- The average rating is higher for Zimmermann (4) than for OEM KIA (3.5).
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Brake pads Zimmermann have better feature ratings than OEM KIA:
- Braking - owners believe, that this property for Zimmermann is better than OEM KIA.
- Dust - drivers claim, that this property for Zimmermann is outperforms OEM KIA.
- Noise - reviews suggest, that this property for Zimmermann is preferred to OEM KIA.
Which brake pads are more popular — Zimmermann or OEM KIA?
Brake pads Zimmermann and OEM KIA were equally popular according to data in March 2026.
By vote balance, brake pads Zimmermann surpassed OEM KIA:
- For Zimmermann, the ratio of positive (36) to negative (6) votes is 30 votes.
- For OEM KIA, the ratio of positive (34) to negative (19) votes is 15 votes.
By number of reviews, brake pads OEM KIA surpassed Zimmermann:
- For brake pads Zimmermann there are 14 reviews: 12 positive, 0 neutral, 2 negative.
- For brake pads OEM KIA there are 16 reviews: 8 positive, 5 neutral, 3 negative.
Which brake pads do car owners prefer — Zimmermann or OEM KIA?
In March 2026, according to PartReview, brake pads Zimmermann and OEM KIA have not taken top places in car-specific ratings. You can help by adding your review about these manufacturers.
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