Akebono pads..................are they really
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Akebono pads..................are they really
as good as I read?
This OEM pad dust is getting old, real old.
If you have them, would you buy them again? If not, why? Downsides (other than cost)? If you've have experience with Akebono's but have moved on to another brand, do tell.
I'm fine with stock brakes stopping power/pedal feel, etc., just looking to reduce dusting/wheel cleaning by a significant amount.
FYI - CLK350 stock rotor/caliper application.
Thanks.
Bill
This OEM pad dust is getting old, real old.
If you have them, would you buy them again? If not, why? Downsides (other than cost)? If you've have experience with Akebono's but have moved on to another brand, do tell.
I'm fine with stock brakes stopping power/pedal feel, etc., just looking to reduce dusting/wheel cleaning by a significant amount.
FYI - CLK350 stock rotor/caliper application.
Thanks.
Bill
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Yes, absolutely. I dealt with the brake dust from stock MB pads for 9 years, especially on the fronts. It was horrible because 3 days after detailing the car the front wheels would be coated with brake dust and look aweful. I finally made the switch to Akebono pads 2 months ago. The brake dust is gone. I don't see any brake dust on my wheels ever now, period. And, the brakes feel just the same as they did with the OEM pads. The "feel" of your brakes depends much more upon the brake fluid you use than the brake pads you use.
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Yes, absolutely. I dealt with the brake dust from stock MB pads for 9 years, especially on the fronts. It was horrible because 3 days after detailing the car the front wheels would be coated with brake dust and look aweful. I finally made the switch to Akebono pads 2 months ago. The brake dust is gone. I don't see any brake dust on my wheels ever now, period. And, the brakes feel just the same as they did with the OEM pads. The "feel" of your brakes depends much more upon the brake fluid you use than the brake pads you use.
Seems the only downside I regularly read about switching out OEM pads is squealing from the pads.
Your experience?
Thanks
Bill
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I haven't heard a peep from mine. As long as the person installing the pads applies the anti-squeal compound, which comes in the box with Akebono pads, they should not squeal.
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My Rotors and Akebono are coming in today so they better be good lol.
How long do you think it would take a newbie to change all rotors and pads keeping in mind that he has acces to a lift and all the necessary tools?
Anything i should keep in mind or be careful with?
Thanks and no mean to hijack a thread though sorry
How long do you think it would take a newbie to change all rotors and pads keeping in mind that he has acces to a lift and all the necessary tools?
Anything i should keep in mind or be careful with?
Thanks and no mean to hijack a thread though sorry