Are Akebono brake pads good?
5.0 out of 5 stars Great pads, excellent stopping power. These brake pads provide much more stopping power than the OEM Honda pads, and are about half the price. After a proper break-in, my car now stops better than it ever has before.
What is the difference between Akebono Act and ASP?
Both ACT and ASP 537’s (rear brake pads) are “ceramic” pads performing with much less brake dust that “metallic” pads give off (that dark glaze you see on wheels). ACT pads are for “normal” service versus ASP (P for Performace) as used in “severe” service that taxis and police units/fleets perform under.
How long do Akebono pads last?
Stock pads are fanstatic and have 125K miles on them and look like they will easily go another 100K miles. I know several folks approaching 250K miles on the original pads. And they don’t have dust, don’t fade and have very good response.
Do Akebono pads need to be broken in?
In addition to dramatically quieter braking, Pro-ACT Ceramic Pads provide best-in-class braking performance, including enhanced initial effectiveness (no break-in required), high resistance to fade, consistent brake pedal feel, and ultra-low dusting for cleaner wheels and tires.
Which Akebono pads are best?
Our top recommendation is the Akebono ACT787 Ceramic Brake Pad Set because it’s virtually for every vehicle and it helps enhance the performance of your brake rotor! There are several different brake parts on vehicles which break over time however others are more predisposed to giving out than others.
Are Akebono brakes ceramic?
Akebono Performance Ultra-Premium brake pads are made from a proprietary mix of unique ceramic formulations for maximum friction and rotor compatibility. You get longer rotor life and cleaner wheels with less brake dust.
Who makes brake pads for Toyota?
Akebono
Akebono is a global leader in braking solutions and technology leader in North America, with significant market share in foreign and domestic nameplates, and is factory installed on 400+ models.
Are Akebono ceramic?
Long-lasting Superior Performance All Akebono formulations remain true-ceramic, which is why you’ll find the same low-dust and squeal-free stopping power you’ve come to expect from Akebono Brake Pads.
How many employees does Akebono have?
8,279 people
Worldwide, a total of 8,279 people are employed by Akebono; 3,054 in North America.
Where are Akebono brake pads made?
Akebono operates R&D technical centers in the United States, Japan and France, and manufactures brake friction materials and components in 30 wholly owned or affiliated facilities worldwide. This includes two production facilities in Kentucky, one in Tennessee and one in South Carolina.
What is Akebono caliper?
Akebono develops and manufactures opposed piston type 10-pot brake calipers and 6-pot brake calipers for high-performance cars. These brakes have been used for high-performance cars manufactured by European manufacturers.
