These brakes are very quiet and have very good stopping power. Installation was an easy task, and despite their warnings about using any kind of lube, I always use ceramic brake grease (that purple stuff you put on with a brush). I sincerely believe that material should be used in every corner where the gasket and fasteners touch the caliper etc. Just be careful not to hit the brake pad or disc. I've installed their kits on both of our cars, a 2002 Honda Accord and a 2008 Scion xD. On the Accord these brakes are just as good (stopping power and feel) as the original Honda pads. On the Scion, these pads feel even better (better stopping power and feel) than the Original Equipment Scion pads. On the Scion, I find these pads to feel a little spongier than the OEM, but my wife insists the Scion still has the same pedal. /brake feels the same as before, but with more stopping power and quieter than ever. So far, so good. I am delighted with these Wagner pads and would have no hesitation in using them the next time I need pads.