Akebono Ceramic Pads
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From: Space Coast, FL
'14 E350, '03 H-D FXDL
Akebono Ceramic Pads
This weekend I had an indy remove and replace the mega-dusty OEM pads with Akebono Euro ceramic pads on my 08 E350 Sport. Braking is fine, quiet, and dust free.
Pads were around $150 and labor was $120. Dealer quote was $750.
Pads were around $150 and labor was $120. Dealer quote was $750.
Last edited by Sgooter; Jul 3, 2012 at 07:34 AM.
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Curiously, did you have to reset any of the FSS/sensor stuff or simply replace pads and move on to the next thing I life?
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I've had them for over a year now, barely every have to clean my wheels (not of brake dust anyways) and everything else seems the same. I think they're great.
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'14 E350, '03 H-D FXDL
Last year I put these same pads on my SL to get rid of the ugly brake dust, and they're great.
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2014 E550; 2003 E500
New OEM pads do not give off much brake dust anymore. Had them on for about a year and barely had to clean them. However not sure if you get them from the dealership if you will get the updated version.
