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Carquest Standard Front Brake Pads: Semi-metallic, Long Life and Quiet - Front

(13 reviews)
Part # MKD521
limited lifetime warranty
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Product Information

Product Details
Part No. MKD521
Warranty Details (Limited Lifetime Warranty)
Carquest Standard brake pads are designed for original equipment (O.E.) fit, form and function for dependable stopping while providing great value. Our brake pads use quality friction formulas for reliable stopping power. Carquest Standard brake pads feature a single-layer shim that absorbs noise and vibration to provide quiet braking. These brake pads also utilize slots and chamfers based on the OE design. Carquest Standard brake pads are the right choice when looking for good performance at a great price.

Product Features:
  • Dependable stopping power
  • Single layer shim for quiet braking
  • OE-designed slots and chamfers to reduce noise and vibration
  • Powder-coated backing plate prevents corrosion
Specifications
Abutment Hardware Included:
No

Friction Material Thickness, Inner Pad:
0.445 in

Friction Material Thickness, Outer Pad:
0.512 in

Front or Rear Brakes:
Front

O.E.M. Replacement:
No

Package Quantity:
4

Pad FMSI Number:
521

Pad Material:
Metallic

Pad Shims Included:
Yes

Pad Wear Sensors Included:
No

Performance:
No
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3.62 out of 5
13 Customer Reviews
50% of respondents would recommend this to a friend
Ratings Distribution
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Star
3
Pros
3
Easy To Install
1
Restores Proper Braking
1
Inexpensive
1
Cheap
Cons
2
Creates Poor Pedal Feel
1
Squeal When Cold or Damp
1
Grinding feel
1
Noisy
1
Noisy poor fit
Best Uses
5
Everyday Driving
2
Replacement
1
None
Describe Yourself
3
Auto Enthusiast
2
Casual Driver
2
Mechanic
Most Liked Positive Review
good brake pads
Pads are adequate for daily driver. Will leave dust in your rims. No problems with them,. Price is right.
Most Liked Negative Review
Does not fit Kbody chrysler cars
The pads ending in 521 DO NOT fit K body Chrysler vehicles. It is listed erroneously as an exact fit part. The pads ending in 478 are the correct fit for the K body cars. I have installed the 478 pads on chrysler Imperials and New Yorkers
Reviewed by 13 Customers
I would not buy this product again. Brake dust big time!
They shouldn't even sell these pads.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend to a friend
Does not fit Kbody chrysler cars
The pads ending in 521 DO NOT fit K body Chrysler vehicles. It is listed erroneously as an exact fit part. The pads ending in 478 are the correct fit for the K body cars. I have installed the 478 pads on chrysler Imperials and New Yorkers
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend to a friend
good brake pads
Verified Buyer -
Pads are adequate for daily driver. Will leave dust in your rims. No problems with them,. Price is right.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
Adequate Replacement
These pads affordably restored proper braking in my vehicle. Both the pads and rotors were replaced together which significantly improved braking quality and feel. Over a span of a few weeks, however, they started to squeal. They were perfect in the beginning but progressively got worse over time. They do function properly, however, so will not be removing and returning them. Since the backs were greased to eliminate squeal, according to my manual, and everything was installed clean and proper, anything more than a faint squeak makes these difficult to recommend.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend to a friend
I would buy this product again
Perfect fit for my vehicle. They had to order the parts in. They arrived the very next day.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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