AKEBONO: Ceramic Brake Pads
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AKEBONO: Ceramic Brake Pads
Just placed an order for a front & rear set of these knowing just how horrifyingly dusty BMW pads are!
After countless online research, and talking with a few shops, I ordered a set for my 7 Series Bimmer.
ProACT CERAMIC BRAKE PADS
* Increased safety and comfort
* Ultra-quiet
* Enhanced durability
* Low dusting
Of course I will give you all a full testing result after they get mounted up next weekend and after a few days or so of driving.
Until then, here's more info:
(other domestic and asian import applications are available)
http://www.akebonobrakes.com/afterma...uro/index.html
http://www.akebonobrakes.com/afterma...ads/index.html
After countless online research, and talking with a few shops, I ordered a set for my 7 Series Bimmer.
ProACT CERAMIC BRAKE PADS
* Increased safety and comfort
* Ultra-quiet
* Enhanced durability
* Low dusting
Of course I will give you all a full testing result after they get mounted up next weekend and after a few days or so of driving.
Until then, here's more info:
(other domestic and asian import applications are available)
http://www.akebonobrakes.com/afterma...uro/index.html
http://www.akebonobrakes.com/afterma...ads/index.html
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I just received the shipping confirmation from Tire Rack for my set. I'm looking forward to getting these on my car. Eventhough I only have 26000 miles on my 2002 GS3. I also got the stainless brake lines too. I had a set of those on my 12 sec Mustang and they made all the difference in the world. Try to report back when I get them installed.
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http://www.akebonobrakes.com/oem/index.html
Akebono's OEM customers include: General Motors, Ford Motor Company, DaimlerChrysler, Honda, Toyota, Mitsubishi Motors, Mazda, Nissan, Subaru and Isuzu.
There are always mis-informed folks who believe genuine Toyota/Lexus parts are 100% made by Toyota. One particular member even blatantly posted Akebono may be true OEM for Ford & GM, but not Toyota/Lexus. Talk about putting down Lexus' supplier while not even knowing Akebono designs the OEM pads that are factory installed at Lexus
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BTW, in RX300's case, I believe 99 and 00 have semi-metallic pad, later years Lexus switched to ceramic by Akebono.
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Keep in mind that this for a BMW 745i and if you know anything about bimmers, then you realize how horribly dusty their oem pads are. Ao for me it's probably not a waste. Thank you... and good day.
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I have had Akebono Ceremic pads on SC430 for over a year and here's my opinion about them.
Pros: Very very low dust. Lasts very long.
Cons: After about 6 months, they squeak on and off. Has less intial bite than stock.
Over all, they are pretty good pads but the squeak is little annoying.
FYI. I put the pads on with BRAND NEW brembo x-drilled/slotted rotors. I have them on both front and rear.
Pros: Very very low dust. Lasts very long.
Cons: After about 6 months, they squeak on and off. Has less intial bite than stock.
Over all, they are pretty good pads but the squeak is little annoying.
FYI. I put the pads on with BRAND NEW brembo x-drilled/slotted rotors. I have them on both front and rear.
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Thanks for that review!
I have read very similar reviews online. I will also be using cross-drilled & slotted rotors.
I can deal with an occassional squeak to protect my chrome shoes. If it gets too annoying, I'll just spray it with an occassional squeak-stop.
I have read very similar reviews online. I will also be using cross-drilled & slotted rotors.
I can deal with an occassional squeak to protect my chrome shoes. If it gets too annoying, I'll just spray it with an occassional squeak-stop.
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***UPDATE***
These brakes are one of the BEST mods (and there has been tons) I have ever made to ANY of my vehicles!!!
I spen the entire day Saturday driving around with the family and racked up @ 100 miles of stop and go traffic. When I tell you there was hardly ANY dust, I am totally serious. And what's even more incredible is the fact that European pads are known for being extra-soft and thus all the excessive dusting BUT they also happen to brake phenominally! So when I realized that the pedal response was near identical, I wondered what the results would be? Nothing short of amazement!
I have used: EBC, HAWK, and Axxis aftermarket pads on a host of cars. These AKEBONOS blow them right out of the stratosphere.
Do yourself a big favor and get these... NOW!
Your rims will thank you.
These brakes are one of the BEST mods (and there has been tons) I have ever made to ANY of my vehicles!!!
I spen the entire day Saturday driving around with the family and racked up @ 100 miles of stop and go traffic. When I tell you there was hardly ANY dust, I am totally serious. And what's even more incredible is the fact that European pads are known for being extra-soft and thus all the excessive dusting BUT they also happen to brake phenominally! So when I realized that the pedal response was near identical, I wondered what the results would be? Nothing short of amazement!
I have used: EBC, HAWK, and Axxis aftermarket pads on a host of cars. These AKEBONOS blow them right out of the stratosphere.
Do yourself a big favor and get these... NOW!
Your rims will thank you.
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