Quiet your rear brakes and keep everyday stops smooth with the Wagner ThermoQuiet Rear Disc Brake Pad Set QC1544. This ceramic pad set installs as a direct-fit rear replacement for the 2011-2016 Hyundai Elantra, 2012-2017 Hyundai Accent, 2012-2023 Kia Rio, 2013-2014 Hyundai Elantra Coupe, 2014-2016 Kia Optima, 2016-2018 Kia Forte5, and 2017 Kia Forte.
- Ceramic, zero-copper formulation: built on Wagner's OE25 zero-copper ceramic friction material for quiet, low-dust braking during everyday street driving.
- Quieter operation: Wagner's IMI (Integrally Molded Insulator) technology and application-specific, laser-shaped friction spread out heat, sound, and vibration to help reduce noise.
- Cleaner wheels: the proprietary formulation is designed to cut down on brake dust for cleaner-looking wheels.
- Slotted, chamfered pads: slotted friction surfaces with chamfered edges help manage noise and vibration.
The set includes abutment clips and a mechanical pad wear sensor; pad shims are not included—consult the vehicle service information for the correct hardware. One set services the rear axle (one per vehicle per the catalog). For even, balanced braking, replace both rear pads together as a matched set and inspect the rotors while the brakes are apart. Country of origin: United States.
Interchange (FMSI): 8428-D1544 · 8428D1544 · D1544 · 8428. Manufacturer part number QC1544.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What vehicles does this pad set fit?
It's cataloged as a rear pad set for the 2011-2016 Hyundai Elantra, 2012-2017 Accent, 2012-2023 Kia Rio, 2013-2014 Elantra Coupe, 2014-2016 Optima, 2016-2018 Forte5, and 2017 Forte.
Which axle does this cover, and how many do I need?
It's a rear disc brake pad set; one set services the rear axle. The catalog lists one set per vehicle.
What hardware is included?
The set includes abutment clips and a mechanical pad wear sensor. Pad shims are not included; consult the vehicle service information for the correct hardware.
Are these ceramic pads?
Yes. They use Wagner's OE25 zero-copper ceramic friction formulation, designed for quiet, low-dust braking during everyday street driving.
Should I replace both rear pads at the same time?
Best practice is to replace both rear pads together as a matched set for even, balanced braking, and to inspect the rotors while the brakes are apart.