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Our best brake pads picks are priced in the D2076 front pad size, which both stores list for the 2018 Toyota Camry, checked on November 2, 2026. Every brand makes pads for many vehicles, so the same picks apply to your car once you look up its fitment. We compared materials, included hardware and warranty from the store listings; we did not test stopping distance or noise.
Best value: Duralast Gold ceramic
At $64.99 with a limited lifetime warranty, Duralast Gold was $10 cheaper than the comparable Carquest Professional Platinum. Ceramic compounds are the usual choice for daily drivers because they run quiet and leave less dust than semi-metallic pads. AutoZone was also offering free Duralast Gold pads with two Duralast Gold rotors.
Best with hardware: Carquest Professional Platinum
Advance lists these ceramic pads with hardware included and a limited lifetime warranty for $74.99. New clips and shims help pads slide freely and stay quiet, so included hardware saves a separate purchase.
Top tier: Advics Ultra-Premium or Duralast Elite
Advics is an original-equipment brake supplier, and its Ultra-Premium ceramic set lists a 3-year warranty at $85.99 at Advance. Duralast Elite is AutoZone’s top tier at $74.99. Choose these if you want OE-style pedal feel or are replacing pads on a car you plan to keep.
Budget: Duralast ceramic or PowerStop Z17
The standard Duralast ceramic set was $36.99, the lowest price we found. PowerStop Z17 at Advance was $44.49 with hardware included and a limited lifetime warranty, unusual at that price.
All brake pad prices
| Part | AutoZone | Advance Auto Parts | Lower price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front brake pads, ceramic, standard (D2076 fitment) | $36.99Duralast Ceramic brake pads D2076 | $43.99Carquest Standard ceramic front brake pads NAD2076Warranty: Limited lifetime | AutoZoneby $7.00 |
| Front brake pads, ceramic, premium (D2076 fitment) | $64.99Duralast Gold Ceramic brake pads DG2076Warranty: Limited lifetime | $74.99Carquest Professional Platinum ceramic front brake pads PXD2076HWarranty: Limited lifetime | AutoZoneby $10.00 |
| Front brake pads, ceramic, top tier (D2076 fitment) | $74.99Duralast Elite Ceramic Premium brake pads DE2076 | $85.99Advics Ultra-Premium ceramic brake pads AD2076Warranty: 3-year | AutoZoneby $11.00 |
Prices checked on Nov 2, 2026 on each store's public website (store pickup prices for AutoZone at 4915 Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast, FL, and Advance Auto Parts at 904 N State St, Bunnell, FL 32110); store prices and availability vary by location. Prices are before tax and exclude any battery core charge or refundable deposit. Always confirm the final price and fit for your vehicle at checkout.
See Duralast vs Carquest for the house-brand matchup and the DIY brake pad cost guide for the full job cost.
Frequently asked questions
For most cars and daily driving, ceramic: quieter and cleaner. Semi-metallic pads suit towing, heavy loads and some performance and truck applications. Follow what your vehicle originally used if in doubt.Ceramic or semi-metallic brake pads?
Replace rotors if they are below the minimum thickness stamped on them, warped or deeply grooved. Both stores’ free-pads-with-two-rotors offers can make a full job cheaper.Should I replace rotors with pads?
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