Feedback on Akebono ACT 1178?
#1
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Feedback on Akebono ACT 1178?
Thinking about installing the Akebono ACT 1178 for the fronts on my 2015 IS250 F sport. I have 15,000 miles and am done with the brake dust and noise.
Anyone have the Akebono ACT 1178 and had them for a while care to share your opinion?
Anyone have the Akebono ACT 1178 and had them for a while care to share your opinion?
#3
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I actually just installed these yesterday on my IS250 F Sport. I've driven about 150 miles so far and I'm happy to report no dust and no more squeals backing up. Go for it!
#5
I switched to the Akebono ACT 1118 front brake pads on my new 2015 IS350 after one week! They're still bedding in, but right out of the box they stop just fine, with only very slightly less initial grab that those dirty stock pads. I'm very happy with this upgrade.
#7
I found bedding information on TireRack.com for Akebono brake pads - it claims 400 to 500 miles of moderate driving and to avoid hard braking. Akebono's web site says no break in required.
I didn't try to bed them with hard stops and they seem to stop just fine. Initial grab is not as much as stock, but I expect it will improve as the pad conforms to the rotor surface over time.
Oh, and no more dust!
I didn't try to bed them with hard stops and they seem to stop just fine. Initial grab is not as much as stock, but I expect it will improve as the pad conforms to the rotor surface over time.
Oh, and no more dust!
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#11
If you're changing the F-Sport brake pads because of the dust issue, you don't really need to change the rear pads. I only changed the front since the back ones never created much dust for me.