Duralast vs Carquest Brake Pads: Price, Tiers and Warranty

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Duralast (AutoZone) and Carquest (Advance Auto Parts) are the two stores’ own brake brands. We compared them in the D2076 size, which both stores list for the front axle of the 2018 Toyota Camry, using each store’s product listing and price on November 2, 2026. We compare published features and warranty, not stopping distance; we did not road-test pads.

Standard ceramic: Duralast vs Carquest Standard

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.

Premium ceramic: Duralast Gold vs Carquest Professional Platinum

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.

Carquest Professional Platinum lists included hardware; check the Duralast Gold box or listing for clips and shims if you plan to reuse your old ones.

Top tier and alternatives

AutoZone’s top tier is Duralast Elite at $74.99. Advance does not have a matching Carquest tier above Professional Platinum, so we paired Duralast Elite with Advics Ultra-Premium at $85.99, an original-equipment brake supplier brand with a 3-year warranty. Advance also sold PowerStop Z17 ceramic pads with hardware for $44.49, close to the price of the standard house-brand pads.

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.

Which should you buy?

Duralast Gold DG2076Carquest Platinum PXD2076H

Frequently asked questions

Are Duralast brake pads good?

Duralast Gold ceramic pads list a limited lifetime warranty and were cheaper than the comparable Carquest pads in our check. We have not road-tested them, so we compare price, materials and warranty only.

Is Carquest a good brake pad brand?

Carquest is Advance Auto Parts’ own brand. Its Standard and Professional Platinum ceramic pads both list a limited lifetime warranty, and the Platinum pads include hardware.

What does a limited lifetime brake pad warranty cover?

Usually replacement pads, not labor or rotors, and usually only for the original buyer. Keep your receipt or use the store’s rewards account to track the purchase.

Keep comparing

Sources

1. Duralast Gold DG2076
2. Duralast D2076
3. Carquest Standard NAD2076
4. Carquest Professional Platinum PXD2076H

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