Akebono makes the pedal feel substantially softer. It still stops well, but the initial bite is much weaker than any OE/OEM pad like Textar.
Pros: stops well
Cons: soft pedal, weak initial bite
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My stock rear brakes never made any noise. Recently replaced rotors and pads - went with Akebono Euro Ceramic - and now have the same "clunk" you describe. Usually only first thing in the morning when I back out of my driveway and then roll forward and brake.
Pros: no noise with stock
Cons: clunk after replacement
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
I have used and like akebono pads.
Pros: used and like
Yea, I imagine it was a chore. Also forgot to mention, I run Akebono euro ceramics right now and love them because of no dust, but they definitely don't have the bite of an OEM pad, but i'll likely go with another ceramic pad to keep dust down.
Pros: no dust
Cons: less bite than OEM
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
I had the Akebono Euro pads installed on my 18 Alltrack last week. Much less dust is generated by the Akebono Euro than OE pads (manufactured by Jurid). Akebono pads feel noticeably linear in braking power, while the OE pads have a tight initial bite on the rotors. Overall I would say OE pads have better braking power than Akebono pads. Yet I am very happy with the change, simply for the balance between performance and dust of the Akebono pads.
Pros: less dust, linear braking
Cons: less braking power
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
The Akebono did perform well and showed minimal brake dust.
Pros: minimal brake dust, performed well
Vehicle:
Audi A3
I bought Akebono pads and Centric rotors on Amazon. Best combination in my opinion. Akebono Pro ACT pads are ceramic and last a very long time with hardly any dust and super quiet. Made in the USA too.
Pros: long lasting, quiet, low dust
Akebono Euro Ceramics all around and they're fantastic.
Pros: fantastic performance
Vehicle:
Volvo S60
I did my rear brakes with them and have no complaints. Stops fine, no noise, little brake dust.
Pros: stops fine, little dust
i have the same looking rotors, mine was using an akebono pads and meyl brand rotors. the rotors were just so rusted after 60000 miles.
Pros: resisted rust
Cons: rotors rusted
Mileage: 96560 km
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