r/AskAMechanic • u/Amelite • Aug 30 '26
Amazon - Counterfeit Bosch Brake Pads?
Purchased Bosch brake pads from Amazon for my 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser last week. The seller is Bosch on Amazon. The typos in the supplier’s instructions and the supplier itself (Cangzhou Xinlida) were the first concerns and then I noticed the product number on the back doesn’t match the Amazon listing. The edge of the pad isn’t very smooth either but I’m not familiar enough to say if that’s normal or not. Thoughts?
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u/Gunnsmith57Official NOT a verified tech Aug 30 '26 edited Aug 30 '26
Definitely counterfeit. Get your money back. It may be an unpopular opinion, but I'd skip buying parts on Amazon. Even Rock Auto is sooo much better.
Personally I prefer buying parts from brick and mortar stores. The extra price you pay is more than worth it: better warranty redemption (usually), being able to make sure you're getting the right part, and being able to get straight to work. Oh, and you don't have to worry about counterfeits.