Akebono Brakes

Akebono Brakes

With more than 70 years of brake design & production expertise, Akebono provides the world’s automotive industry with advanced braking & noise, vibration & harshness (NVH) solutions. The company’s commitment to innovation, process improvement, quality control & customer service has positioned it as a key resource for leading OEMs & brake suppliers in the automotive aftermarket. Key automotive OEM customers include Audi, DaimlerChrysler, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Isuzu, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Toyota & Volkswagen. Akebono manufactures a wide range of brake friction materials & foundation brake assemblies, including disc brake calipers & drum brakes, employing the Akebono Production System (APS). This business approach features proven quality control techniques to guarantee minimal process variation in all phases of production. Embraced throughout the organization, APS enables the company to consistently achieve nearly zero defects per million parts produced. Akebono operates R&D technical centers in the United States, Japan & France, & manufactures brake friction materials & components in 30 wholly owned or affiliated facilities worldwide. This includes four production facilities in Kentucky. All of Akebono’s operations have secured appropriate QS9000 & ISO14001 certifications. The company has received a number of quality & performance awards & is consistently found on the majority of top-rated vehicles in J.D. Power’s annual brake & handling quality report.

Akebono Euro Ultra-Premium Brake Pads Search by vehicle Akebono is the first brake pad manufacturer to produce a true ceramic pad for European vehicles that delivers the same European pedal feel & stopping power as the Original Equipment (OE) pads. Akebono's exclusive clean wheel formulations help to eliminate the heavy brake dust issues normally associated with the OE pads, too, & a definitive control of noise, vibration & harshness is felt. One hundred percent asbestos-free, the pads' Advanced Ceramic Technology helps to extend rotor life resulting in fewer rotor replacements (& additional dollars saved). Akebono Euro pads are approved for use by Audi, Mercedes-Benz, & Volkswagen.

	Akebono ProACT Ceramic Disc Pads Search by vehicle Akebono’s advanced ProACT™ Ceramic Disc Pads, original equipment on many of North America’s most popular cars, light trucks & sport utility vehicles, are ideal OEM replacement components & the perfect performance option for drivers looking to upgrade from conventional pads. Akebono Ceramic Technology (ACT) helps to reduce the brake noise (squealing & grinding), vibration & harshness (NVH) problems associated with some aftermarket brake products. Ceramic technology also produces ultra-low dusting for cleaner wheels & tires & fosters minimal wear on the brake rotor. Other advantages of ProACT ceramic brake pads include: Unrivaled “initial effectiveness” with no required break-in period Ultra-quiet, positive & smooth braking performance High resistance to fade with fast recovery More consistent pedal feel for driver confidence NVH control is further optimized by the fact that ProACT™ Ceramic Disc Pads are designed for specific models, as well as powder-coat finished & harmonically damped. All Akebono ceramic disc pad formulations are also asbestos-free.

Akebono Street Performance Pads Search by vehicle Akebono Street Performance Pads for sport compact cars and street tuner applications are carefully engineered OEM replacement components featuring Akebono Ceramic Technology™ (ACT). Akebono Ceramic Technology (ACT) helps to reduce the brake noise (squealing and grinding), vibration and harshness (NVH) problems associated with some aftermarket brake products. The friction material produces low dust for cleaner wheels and tires and fosters minimal wear on the brake rotor. Designed to compete on the track, on the street and at the show, Akebono Street Performance Pads are 100% shimmed, chamfered and slotted. They are powder-coated with high-impact color paint for corrosion resistance and enthusiast appeal. Additional advantages of ACT ceramic brake pads include: Unrivaled "initial effectiveness" with no required break-in period Ultra-quiet, positive and smooth braking performance High resistance to fade with fast recovery More consistent pedal feel for driver confidence All Akebono ceramic disc pads are asbestos-free.