Akebono brake pads are an aftermarket brand known for high-quality, quiet, and long-lasting ceramic pads that are often used as original equipment (OE) on many Asian vehicles. Their products are engineered to provide smooth, consistent stopping power with minimal dust, vibration, and noise, and often feature vehicle-specific ceramic formulations and rotor-friendly designs. They also have lines designed for European and fleet vehicles, and have developed from expertise in high-performance and bullet train applications.
Key features of Akebono brake pads:
OE quality: Akebono is an original equipment manufacturer for many car brands, making their pads a direct replacement for original pads.
Ceramic technology: Many lines, like ProACT and EURO, are ceramic and specifically designed to eliminate noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH).
Smooth and quiet: Engineered for quiet and smooth braking performance.
Long-lasting: Designed to be superior quality and long-lasting, with some products lasting up to 40% longer.
Rotor-friendly: Formulations are designed to be gentle on brake rotors.
Low dust: Specifically designed to produce ultra-low brake dust, particularly the EURO line.
Environmentally conscious: Many are designed to meet low-copper requirements due to environmental concerns about copper runoff.
Vehicle-specific formulas: Uses vehicle-optimized ceramic formulas to restore or provide optimal braking for specific types of vehicles.
Wide application: The company's expertise comes from manufacturing pads for a wide range of vehicles, from passenger cars and high-performance vehicles to Shinkansen bullet trains.