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Old 09-10-2014, 02:59 AM
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SL 55 AKebono pads EUR 983 problem?

I just got a set of these pads EUR 983 on ebay, and to my surprise when I opened the box the pads were not beveled? All the pictures I see of other peoples show they are beveled. could someone that has messed their brakes recently please give me some insight. Thanks

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i just installed a set of 983 and 984, what do you mean the pads were not...beveled?
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Beveled just means the sides are not perpendicular to the face of the pad,but ground down on the leading and trailing edge of the brake pad.

My pads have a sharp 90 degree angle all the way around them.

While all of the pics I have seen on the net show the leading and trailing edge having a pretty extreme angle. this should help with bedding and keep the noise down.
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If they fit, then you can always bevel them yourself? A simple grinder will do. Just make sure you do it outside and wear a mask...
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I just installed the same pads and they are bevelled.

Call the supplier.
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Darn they were just from ebay out of someones garage. I have not heard great things about Akebono customer care...

(Side note: did your squeak or do they?)
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It is odd because they have all the same numbers and markings as the beveled pads and the dates are recent
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brake pads

Looks like Akebono hardware but the pad does not look like any Akebono I have ever seen

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