Akebono Pads - Proact vs. Performance
12-26-18, 09:58 AM
#61
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Just did the fronts with the ASP (performance) and left the rears alone since they don’t really generate brake dust like the OEM front pads. I will probably keep using OEM pads on the rear since there isn’t an Akebono ASP version for the rear.
12-26-18, 10:57 AM
#62
Thanks Flash!
My wife loves her new IS350. We had the calipers powder coated in red so they look really nice too. No mods on her car. Your car looks great! I love my RCF, but I should have bought a regular RC instead and supercharged it. It probably would more fun to drive.
My wife loves her new IS350. We had the calipers powder coated in red so they look really nice too. No mods on her car. Your car looks great! I love my RCF, but I should have bought a regular RC instead and supercharged it. It probably would more fun to drive.
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12-26-18, 02:33 PM
#63
The rear pads do so little, so just switch to the ACT pads in the back and get rid of all the dust.
12-26-18, 07:06 PM
#64
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01-23-19, 08:43 AM
#65
What are the pad part numbers for the akebonos
IS 250 F SPORT - Rear: ( ACT1391 ?? Or N1010419468AKE ?? )
IS 250 F SPORT - FRONT: ACT1118
IS 300 F SPORT - Rear: ( ACT1391 ?? Or N1010419468AKE ?? )
IS 300 F SPORT - FRONT: ACT1118
IS 350 F SPORT - Rear: ( ACT1391 ?? Or N1010419468AKE ?? )
IS 350 F SPORT - FRONT: ACT1118
Can anyone confirm this? I read from some parts stores that there are changes in the years and other parts stores say there aren't.
IS 250 F SPORT - Rear: ( ACT1391 ?? Or N1010419468AKE ?? )
IS 250 F SPORT - FRONT: ACT1118
IS 300 F SPORT - Rear: ( ACT1391 ?? Or N1010419468AKE ?? )
IS 300 F SPORT - FRONT: ACT1118
IS 350 F SPORT - Rear: ( ACT1391 ?? Or N1010419468AKE ?? )
IS 350 F SPORT - FRONT: ACT1118
Can anyone confirm this? I read from some parts stores that there are changes in the years and other parts stores say there aren't.
02-09-19, 07:14 PM
#67
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Akenbono noise level
Do the Akebono pads squeal when cold like the OEM F-Sports? The squealing is driving me nuts. I love in Toronto area and in the winter the OEM pads tend to squeal. It’s embarrassing to drive the car. Yes I know....performance brakes tend to be noisy and it’s a badge of honour but I am not tracking the car. I do a lot of highway driving and just want some decent brakes that don’t squeak all the time. I had my breaks serviced recently and they have been noisy every since. I plan to take it back and have them do it again but it may be that we have had very cold temps the past few weeks.
I have about 42000km on the pads so not sure if need to be replaced already but dealer didn’t mention they were worn yet.
I have about 42000km on the pads so not sure if need to be replaced already but dealer didn’t mention they were worn yet.
02-09-19, 07:22 PM
#68
Do the Akebono pads squeal when cold like the OEM F-Sports? The squealing is driving me nuts. I love in Toronto area and in the winter the OEM pads tend to squeal. It’s embarrassing to drive the car. Yes I know....performance brakes tend to be noisy and it’s a badge of honour but I am not tracking the car. I do a lot of highway driving and just want some decent brakes that don’t squeak all the time. I had my breaks serviced recently and they have been noisy every since. I plan to take it back and have them do it again but it may be that we have had very cold temps the past few weeks.
I have about 42000km on the pads so not sure if need to be replaced already but dealer didn’t mention they were worn yet.
I have about 42000km on the pads so not sure if need to be replaced already but dealer didn’t mention they were worn yet.
03-15-19, 04:36 PM
#69
Driver School Candidate
Wish I'd seen this thread before I put on ACT1118s on the front. They definitely generate less brake dust than the OEM pads but really don't have the same bite anymore. I will probably swap them out with the ASP1118s this summer.
For the rears, I ended up installing Wagner QC1391s because my original OEM pads started grinding and Wagner was what was available for next day delivery on amazon.ca.
So far I've replaced pads front and rear and flushed the fluid. Rears are shuddering really bad at any speeds over 70 kmh, so I'll need to change the rotors as well now. What's the general consensus here regarding the best brand of rotors for the 350 F Sport?
For the rears, I ended up installing Wagner QC1391s because my original OEM pads started grinding and Wagner was what was available for next day delivery on amazon.ca.
So far I've replaced pads front and rear and flushed the fluid. Rears are shuddering really bad at any speeds over 70 kmh, so I'll need to change the rotors as well now. What's the general consensus here regarding the best brand of rotors for the 350 F Sport?
08-07-19, 11:23 AM
#70
Sorry to revive this, but I just went through my original factory pads in less than 15k. I LOVE the performance of the OEM pads, but I want a decent compromise with longevity without having to spend $500 on pads every 10-15k miles. It sounds like the ASP1118s are the way to go. For those that have the ASP (Performance) pads, how many miles have you been able to get out of them?
08-07-19, 12:10 PM
#71
Sorry to revive this, but I just went through my original factory pads in less than 15k. I LOVE the performance of the OEM pads, but I want a decent compromise with longevity without having to spend $500 on pads every 10-15k miles. It sounds like the ASP1118s are the way to go. For those that have the ASP (Performance) pads, how many miles have you been able to get out of them?
08-10-19, 12:02 PM
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Brakes and Rotors
I have 18k miles on my 18 IS 300 f sport, plan on doing a full brake overhaul, meaning rotors, pads and fluid flush, I was also considering stainless steel lines but I read thread of someone saying our brake lines are made of a kevlar material that is superior to stainless steel? Can someone confirm that with a fact ? Also from what I’ve been reading so far OEM is the best choice to go with if I’m strictly looking for performance I plan on doing AUTOX and track days.
As far as rotors go this was what I found to be the best from searching https://www.frozenrotors.com/checkout/
does anyone have other opinions ?
As far as rotors go this was what I found to be the best from searching https://www.frozenrotors.com/checkout/
does anyone have other opinions ?
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08-10-19, 05:51 PM
#74
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I have 18k miles on my 18 IS 300 f sport, plan on doing a full brake overhaul, meaning rotors, pads and fluid flush, I was also considering stainless steel lines but I read thread of someone saying our brake lines are made of a kevlar material that is superior to stainless steel? Can someone confirm that with a fact ? Also from what I’ve been reading so far OEM is the best choice to go with if I’m strictly looking for performance I plan on doing AUTOX and track days.
As far as rotors go this was what I found to be the best from searching https://www.frozenrotors.com/checkout/
does anyone have other opinions ?
As far as rotors go this was what I found to be the best from searching https://www.frozenrotors.com/checkout/
does anyone have other opinions ?
