AC Delco brake pad differences

[JPaul]

What is the difference between these sets of AC Delco brake pads?

https://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-171-0949-Original-Equipment-Front/dp/B00391N9GY

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000S2PISE/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_H26uvb0B47F49


Aside from the first one costing twice as much and apparently including some shims, does anyone know what the differences are?

 

[SedonaBound]

The cheap ones are Delco Durastop, a budget line sold to discount parts stores and brake shops. The more expensive are identical to the factory pads. I can't say that the OEM pads justify being twice the price. Don't know if there's any real difference in stopping, wear or noise.

 

[georgiadawg]

Had a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee that I replaced pads with Ceramic Brake Pads, reason BRAKE DUST.
My wheels were turning black and wanted something better. I had called Summit Racing online and told them what I needed and expected in quality.
After installing the Ceramic Brake Pads I was surprised by not only no dust but a much better smooth stopping performance.


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[USMC_TOP]

OEM pads are worth the extra cost. My opinion. No dust, no noise and they last a lot longer

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[4speedfunk]

EBC Greenies!

 

[alrock]

OEM are also ceramic pads.

Ive run the Durastops most of the time and have been happy with their performance. However, i don't think they bite as well as the original pads so really I shouldn't be happy. The Durastops are what dealers install with their $99 per axle brake jobs.