Wagner QC465A ThermoQuiet Ceramic Disc Brake Pad Set

by Wagner

Product Features

• Patented IMI one-piece brake pad provides maximum noise damping and dissipates heat generated during braking
• Laser-Shaped Friction technology custom shapes friction to focus caliper force further reducing vibration and eliminating noise
• Comprehensive coverage for foreign and domestic applications - passenger cars, light trucks, SUVs and mini-vans
• OE match friction material - semi-metallic, organic, and ceramic (ceramic alternatives available for select semi-metallic applications)
• Optimal performance - engineered to pass OE manufacturer-developed stopping tests

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B001O0U1OU
• Item model number: QC465A
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,426 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)
  • #11 in Automotive > Replacement Parts > Brake System > Brake Pads

Product Description

Wagner Qc465a Thermoquiet Ceramic Pad Set

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Quality Over Stock Honda Pads, November 27, 2010

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Jeryl Barnum "JB" (Long Beach CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wagner QC465A ThermoQuiet Ceramic Disc Brake Pad Set (Automotive)

I have a 2003 Honda Civic EX Coupe, and these pads fit just fine. Now I just installed the pads together with some Brembo Blank Rotors I purchased on Amazon as well so I can't say these are 100% great brakes, but so far so good. I will be updating this review as I continue to break in the pads.

Anyway, I've gone through 2 sets of Honda Pads ($45+) and after doing a little research, I found out that the Honda pads are Semi-Metallic pads. I'm thinking those are a little rough on the rotors because I've had to machine my stock rotors twice and this third time I decided to change the rotors all together. I was deciding between these Wagner thermos and the Hawk Ceramics but the deciding factor was the price. The Hawks are almost $70 while these Wagner's are only around $30. Anyway, the mechanic that installs my parts always says to stay with stock pads because they're guaranteed to fit, but when he saw these he was blown away by their quality. He said it's a good design because the shims are and the ceramic pads are built together whereas the Honda ones are in two different pieces. These also come with replacement clips to replace the dirty stock ones as well. These new pads haven't squealed at all. Great purchase, great price!

*Will update as mileage increases.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Slight brake squeel, July 28, 2011

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Rob (California, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Wagner QC465A ThermoQuiet Ceramic Disc Brake Pad Set (Automotive)

I've installed plenty of brake pads before, but this one is the first set that specifically says not to apply any sort of anti-squeek compound or disc brake grease on the back of the pads because it's supposed to have this thermoquiet technology. I followed the instructions and only greased the ears of the pads and installed them (they have built-in shims so just slap them on and you're good to go). After driving around a couple of hundred miles, I do notice slight brake squeel upon coming to a complete stop. I never had this sort of problem when installing other ceramic pads using standard shims and applying disc brake grease on the back of the pads and the shims. However, given the price I paid ($30) and the price they are today as I write this review (around $27), I'd say it can't be beat and you really can't go wrong for such a cheap price (hell, I'm thinking about stocking up on another set right now because it's only $27 right now). Otherwise it seems the pads are still decent and my experience might have been a one-off case. I did also put on new rotors for this brake job, so not sure if that has anything to do with the slight squeel. Anyway, the squeel is very slight and almost unnoticeable unless you really listen for it.

The one good thing about these Wagners are it comes with pad retaining clips. I've never seen that before in any other brands I bought.

5.0 out of 5 stars Hona Civic Brakes, January 15, 2012

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J. A. Liccardo "JoAnne" (Anaheim Ca.) - See all my reviews
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Great! Perfect for my Honda Civic. We have always been a fan of Wagner Brake Pads.They were exactly as advertised. Husband is an Airplane/Auto mechanic so he had no problem putting them on. Saved over $100.00. So I went out and bought a pair of earrings.