OE (Original Equipment)

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The letters OE, or OEM, are used by brake pad manufacturers to suggest their products are as good as “original equipment”. This can be an indication of equivalent performance, but just because the manufacturer says so, doesn’t make it true. Rely on common sense, personal experience, and independent reviews when you see “OE” being claimed on the brake pad packaging.

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