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zimmermann rotors and akebono pads any one used this combo?

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Old Jun 17, 2012 | 02:50 PM
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zimmermann rotors and akebono pads any one used this combo?
Just ordered for my 2001 S55. I am afraid the bite will be hard and the kid might jump off the booster seat.
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Just ordered for my 2001 S55. I am afraid the bite will be hard and the kid might jump off the booster seat.
Yea right..The akebonos are soft. I got the semi-metallic pagid ones for better braking.
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I replaced them over the weekend, They are soft in the sense that after applying brake it takes a while to stop, but then there is a sudden bite and the wheel stops, giving a jerky feel.

Not sure if the Akebono's were the right choice...
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I love my zimmerman/akebono combo, guess different stokes for different folks.
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i am driving to LA and back coming weekend, will let you know once they are bedded properly, only drove about 100miles so far.
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