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Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2018

Note! The inner and outer pads for the 09-14 (and possibly other) F150s are different. It is subtle to the eye, but not subtle to the truck. The inner pads have “ears” on them while the outers do not. The outer pads also have 2 raised bumps in the middle of the pad.

I replaced my pads about 8k miles ago and unfortunately did not research beforehand as I usually do. Big mistake. I put the passenger side pads on incorrectly. Pad and rotor demolished in 8,000 miles. I imagine this is the reason for the poor reviews as well. It’s not the pads, unfortunately it is the installation. Drivers side was installed correctly and those are holding up perfectly.

Again, in 8,000 miles it chewed through an entire pad and ate up my rotor. Completely my fault, but be aware.

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Frank Snyder

Not off to a good start....

Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2018

Not sure about this.... all ready showing signs of chipping. Requested replacements, we will see. No, it’s not the rotor. It too is a Bosch, replaced the same time as the pads. Seriously, one week and showing signs of failure? I’m counting on the fact this is a “one off” as usually Bosch is top of the line, and I don’t mess around with my brakes. Will update as this progresses, and summarily, will alter review accordingly.
See pics.

Update... 11/03- opposite side just as bad. Received replacements from Amazon(thanks). Not sure I would purchase again. Not crazy about doing a job twice because of poor quality....Additional pics posted.

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Dennis Woodall

Important Info for F150 Owners

Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2018

Color: QuietCastSize: BC1414Style: FrontVerified Purchase

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Christie H.Top Contributor: Pets

Awesome brakes!

Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2017

Color: QuietCastSize: BC1044Style: FrontVerified Purchase

FINAL UPDATE May 2019: Decided to replace my brake rotors because they were making the steering wheel shake. I put 61K miles on these brake pads and they were still about 50% depleted. I bought a replacement pair and seriously can't recommend them enough. Such a quiet and smooth set of pads. I recommend buying them on RockAuto because they're about $10 cheaper ;)

UPDATE February 2019: Brake pads are still great and still feel as grippy as the day we put them on. Plus, Bosch now makes brake pads for my fiancé’s ST. We’re one big, happy Bosch family now.

Original review: I LOVE these brake pads! My fiance splurged a bit on me (love that man) and bought some nice Bosch brake pads for my 2007 Mazda 3. Installed them in July 2016 and now in November 2017, he says he still sees no wear on them. Awesome. They stop very smoothly and no dust gets on my rims... My fiance is only slightly jealous that Bosch has not yet made brake pads for his Ford Fiesta ST. We would buy them again in a heartbeat.

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Eric C.

After reading some of the negative reviews about squeaking I was a little concerned...

Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2018

Color: QuietCastSize: BC1044Style: FrontVerified Purchase

After reading some of the negative reviews about squeaking I was a little concerned but I bought them anyway and installed them on my 2014 Ford Focus. They were packaged extremely well. Each pad was individually wrapped with paper and the anti rattle clips were included. I drove my normal route for about a week then went on a 2400 mile round trip from Indiana to Florida. They performed flawlessly even through the mountains of Tennessee without issue. I would buy again.

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PERFECT Fit and Function for 2014 Audi S4 (B8.5), includes wear sensor that worked fine for me

Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2018

Color: QuietCastSize: BC1322Style: FrontVerified Purchase

I have a 2014 S4 that has 43K miles, and finally got the brake lights that indicate the pads need replacing. I have read that that is easily a $1000 - $1500 service at the Audi dealer, and after inspecting all of the parts I could see that the rotors looked ok (and I have a caliper and could measure that they were well within the wear limits), and I could see that the rear pads had plenty of life left, so I opted to just try changing out the pads on the front myself. There are some excellent guides online in writing as well as a couple of great YouTube videos on the subject, so I figured what the heck - why not give it a try.

I decided to go with ceramic pads after seeing that they drastically reduce the amount of brake dust buildup. After searching for pads, I found there are lots of options. I have used Bosch parts for various cars over the years, and they typically make great OEM replacement parts that hold up. I was surprised to see how BADLY these pads were reviewed on Amazon, but I could see the sample size was small and the main complaint seemed to be the brake wear sensor did not fit correctly, so I purchased the pads along with a separate brake sensor (about $10 extra bucks). Note that ONLY one sensor is needed (the driver's side has the sensor, but the passenger side does NOT have one). I also bought some additional brake pad lubricant (which goes on the back of the pads to reduce squealing / squeeking). Finally, I bought a little tool that pushes the caliper back into the housing so that the new pads can be "wide" enough to fit over the rotor (in hindsight, I really didn't need the $8 tool, but it made the job a little easier).

So the package arrived from Amazon with the brake pads, and in the box I found a packet of brake lubricant (so I didn't need to buy the extra lube), AND the wear sensor was already hooked up to one of the pads and ready to install. Well, I found that changing out the pads was incredibly easy and took me about 30 minutes total to do both sides after I managed to get the car jacked up and wheels off. The swear sensor plug-in took me a few minutes to figure out (mostly how to get the old one unplugged from the car so that I did not damage the receiving end of the plug; basically you just spin the plug 90 degrees either direction, and THEN you can unclip it ... really not much more difficult than changing out a Christmas light bulb that is a little stubborn, not a big deal). After getting everything plugged in and bolted back together, I pumped the brake a few times until it felt normal, and then took the car out for a spin. The brake light is off, and the brakes work GREAT. With just a tap of the pedal the car doesn't want to stop (so not as much "bite" as OEM pads), but with increased pressure the car stops JUST as quick if not a little quicker. And after having the pads on for a week, the front wheels look pristine (the back wheels were not quite as bad originally, but now I can already see the difference ... when those pads wear out I will be replacing them with ceramic pads as well).

So now I have an extra wear sensor and lube, but I still wound up paying well under a hundred bucks grand total (and for better quality brake pads than if I just went to a local shop or dealer). This was a fun, relatively easy, and hugely satisfying project - if you have some basic mechanical skills, I highly encourage you to dive in and change out the pads yourself. And if you have an Audi S4, know that these pads are a PERFECT fit, they work great, and the wear sensor included with the kit works just fine. Good luck and happy braking!

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rich

Stopping power

Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2016

Color: QuietCastSize: BC1044Style: FrontVerified Purchase

I put these on the front of my 2012 Mazda 3 hatchback. They came as a complete front set with new retaining clips & a packet of grease. Nice that the shims are molded to the back of the pad. No coming loose or making noise. They are an exact fit. Both sides installed in less than an hour. I put these on with the old rotors as they were still in good shape (no grooves or scored). Quiet, with no noise whatsoever, & they stop on a dime. After the install, I recommend you "bed" the new pads. I tried to attach a link with how to do it, amazon won't allow it? I find that it helps to mate things up. Check out Autoanything online with an easy how to.

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lewdog

Great brake pads!

Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2018

Color: QuietCastSize: BC1522Style: FrontVerified Purchase

Great brake pads! These will help you stop when you are trying to get to work but there are Democrats protesting in the freeway and you have to stop.

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Arnoldo

Bosch BC1451 Brake Pads/2008 Honda Accord EX-L

Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2018

Color: QuietCastSize: BC1451Style: RearVerified Purchase

The previous rear brake pads that I installed on my Accord we're fine but would move around inside the brake caliper when I would go over a bump. It would make a loud clunking noise making it sound like something was wrong with the rear brakes. But every time I'll take the wheel off to inspect it the brakes are fine. These Bosch brake pads have the springs that help hold them against the brake caliper preventing them from moving around when not in use and stopping the clunking noise. I was so glad to see that these came with the appropriate hardware and after I install them and did a quick test drive they stopped making the noise. So if you have a 2008 to 2010 Honda Accord and your rear brakes keep making noise after you replace them, use these Bosch brake pads with the springs and all the appropriate hardware. This will solve that problem.

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Browncoats Unite!Top Contributor: Camping

Excellent brake pads for my 2014 Ram 1500

Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2020

Color: QuietCastSize: BC1084Style: FrontVerified Purchase

I installed these on my 2014 Ram 1500 pickup. Bosch pads are known for their high quality and these are no exception. The pads arrived in perfect condition and the box also included the necessary clips and brake grease. I paired these with matching Bosch rotors and I was very pleased with the stopping ability as well as how quiet and smooth they worked.

Ease of installation is going to vary based on the type of vehicle you’re putting them on, your level of skill, and whether you have the proper tools on hand. You shouldn’t experience any problems with the fit of these pads as long as you order the proper pads for your vehicle (remember that front pads are typically different from rear pads).

If I experience any issues, I’ll be sure to update this review.

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John C.

Seem to be a good value brake pads

Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2017

Color: QuietCastSize: BC1114Style: RearVerified Purchase

Seem to be a good value brake pads. I installed these on my 2012 Impreza and have had no issues with them. They are comparable to other mid/premium end after market break pads. I did install them with rotors that had been refinished and have had no noise or vibration.

If the price stays competitive, I will purchase again. I have included a few pictures so other shoppers can compare for themselves.

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Robert C. Babcock

Terrific brake parts for the money!

Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2020

Color: QuietCastSize: BC1543Style: FrontVerified Purchase

I bought these for my 2015 Kia Forte and can verify that they fit flawlessly, literally just like stock. They include all the parts required to change the front brake pads (aside from tools, natch). I had a water pump pliars to compress the pistons (remember to open the master cylinder). Just took a socket wrench, I had both wheels brake pads changed in maybe 30 minutes. I drove around to verify everything was working and got no squeals or noise. Braking performance was restored back to new levels.

I'm extremely pleased with these pads! I've only got a thousand miles on them so I can't say if they'll last as well as the stock ones but frankly I don't much care. If they only last 20k miles I'll spend another forty buck and half an hour to replace them. ;-) The local brake shop wanted $300 to do them without rotors! Yeah, hard pass.

If you're looking for brake pads and this will fit your car, buy with confidence! Honestly, when I get paid again I'll maybe order another set just to put away while I remember which ones I need.

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