Akebono Street Performance Pads - Anyone used these?
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Akebono Street Performance Pads - Anyone used these?
I know alot of people have had great experiences with Akebono’s ProACT™ Ceramic Pads, but I noticed that tirerack now carries "Akebono Street Performance Pads". Has anyone on here ever used these before? The ratings on tirerack show an increase in stopping power over the ProACT's. They're also $31 more than the ProACT's, so I'm assuming there is an improvement over the ProACT's.
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I haven't used the street performance, but my guess is that it's more aggressive, but may give you more brake dust than the ProACT.
There is no significant improvement in stopping distance. What you do get is better resistance to fade, better better, etc. As long as they're good pads, you'll be okay. Even BBKs do not give you better stopping distance. Stopping distance is yielded through the weight of the car and the traction of your tires. Those two ultimately determines your stopping distance.
Even OEM pads have enough bite to stop your car. The difference is the OEM pads will probably smoke after doing some hard stopping, and you get a good amount of brake dust.
There is no significant improvement in stopping distance. What you do get is better resistance to fade, better better, etc. As long as they're good pads, you'll be okay. Even BBKs do not give you better stopping distance. Stopping distance is yielded through the weight of the car and the traction of your tires. Those two ultimately determines your stopping distance.
Even OEM pads have enough bite to stop your car. The difference is the OEM pads will probably smoke after doing some hard stopping, and you get a good amount of brake dust.
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Per the tirerack description:
Akebono Street Performance Pads for sport compact cars and street tuner applications are carefully engineered OEM replacement components featuring Akebono Ceramic Technology™ (ACT). Akebono Ceramic Technology (ACT) helps to reduce the brake noise (squealing and grinding), vibration and harshness (NVH) problems associated with some aftermarket brake products. The friction material produces low dust for cleaner wheels and tires and fosters minimal wear on the brake rotor.
Designed to compete on the track, on the street and at the show, Akebono Street Performance Pads are 100% shimmed, chamfered and slotted. They are powder-coated with high-impact color paint for corrosion resistance and enthusiast appeal.
Additional advantages of ACT ceramic brake pads include:
Unrivaled "initial effectiveness" with no required break-in period
Ultra-quiet, positive and smooth braking performance
High resistance to fade with fast recovery
More consistent pedal feel for driver confidence
All Akebono ceramic disc pads are asbestos-free.
Akebono Street Performance Pads for sport compact cars and street tuner applications are carefully engineered OEM replacement components featuring Akebono Ceramic Technology™ (ACT). Akebono Ceramic Technology (ACT) helps to reduce the brake noise (squealing and grinding), vibration and harshness (NVH) problems associated with some aftermarket brake products. The friction material produces low dust for cleaner wheels and tires and fosters minimal wear on the brake rotor.
Designed to compete on the track, on the street and at the show, Akebono Street Performance Pads are 100% shimmed, chamfered and slotted. They are powder-coated with high-impact color paint for corrosion resistance and enthusiast appeal.
Additional advantages of ACT ceramic brake pads include:
Unrivaled "initial effectiveness" with no required break-in period
Ultra-quiet, positive and smooth braking performance
High resistance to fade with fast recovery
More consistent pedal feel for driver confidence
All Akebono ceramic disc pads are asbestos-free.