I bought these brake pads because I had to replace the rotors, bearings and brake pads anyway, I thought I'd replace the brake pads while I'm at it, so I had to I don't have to worry about it any time soon. Previous rubbers were Duralast Cmax Gold. Probably one of the most expensive parking garages in my area. The old pads lasted about 75% and I started to hear an annoying rattle/scratch under light braking which was one of the reasons I replaced them like everything else. I have to say that these thermal silent pads are absolutely silent. Whether it's a light knock or a smack on the brakes, I hear nothing, no rubbing, no crunching. nothing at all! They also appear to be more durable than older brakes. After some research I found out that Wagner mufflers are one of the best brands for your vehicle. The most interesting thing is that not only are they much more powerful and quieter than the local dealership, but they also cost less than the cheapest I could find at local dealerships! Now I know where to buy auto parts!