Pad review /// STREET COMFORT

Bosch QuietCast

Ceramic / NAOStreet comfortEV-suitable

The sensible-shoes option: quiet, clean, affordable, with rubber-core shims and hardware in the box.

Spec sheet

Compound familyCeramic / NAO
Duty classStreet comfort
Operating window0–350 °C
Street useYes
Typical price$$$$ · $30–60 / axle
Operating window
0°C300600900°C
Works from 0°C to 350°C

Character ratings

Bite / stopping power4
Fade resistance3
Cold performance7
Quietness9
Low dust9
Pad life7
Rotor friendliness9

The verdict

Best for: Budget-conscious daily drivers who just want OE behavior back.

The trade-off: Modest bite — not a pad for heavy vehicles driven hard.

Reading the numbers

Standout traits: quietness (9/10), low dust (9/10), rotor friendliness (9/10).

Weak spots: bite / stopping power (4/10), fade resistance (3/10).

Ratings are brakepadfinder.com's editorial synthesis of manufacturer specs and long-term community consensus. Character guidance, not lab data.

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