Akebono brake pads, opinions?

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Old 04-29-2006, 02:35 PM
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Akebono brake pads, opinions?

Its been a year since I had Akebano front pads and Brembo blanks installed. So far its pretty good. I do mostly city driving.
I am going to install Akebono rear pads as well. Seems to be a good replacement for OEM pads if you are not crazzy about perfomance and etc.
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Originally Posted by russianDude
Its been a year since I had Akebano front pads and Brembo blanks installed. So far its pretty good. I do mostly city driving.
I am going to install Akebono rear pads as well. Seems to be a good replacement for OEM pads if you are not crazzy about perfomance and etc.

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I just put Akebono ProACT pads on the front when I put on slotted/driller rotors. I like the bite they have and they are definitely much better than OEM. I plan on doing the rear soon also...
They have my approval!
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Akebono supposed to be rotor friendly and reduce warping. They are not cheap pads, they cost about the same as stock, but I think Akebono gives you a better value for your buk (compared to stock OEM pads).
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Akebonos are great with their low dust promise also....my wheels stay clean.
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Do any of the chain auto parts stores carry akebono? i'm looking do my brakes very soon.
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Originally Posted by skgarach
Do any of the chain auto parts stores carry akebono? i'm looking do my brakes very soon.
I've never seen them in the stores. I get them online from www.rockauto.com. They have the best prices. You can also use 5% off coupone someone posted a while ago....
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Just installed new rotors and Akebono pads front and rear
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