Akebono Ceramic pads
03-23-2015, 09:51 AM
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Changing rotors too? I've got 32k on my rotors and wondering if I should swap rotors along with pads. Would rather not. Any advice? Thanks
03-23-2015, 10:50 AM
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Its advised to change both at same time for maximum performance. ( i didn't)
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03-23-2015, 05:22 PM
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03-24-2015, 04:45 PM
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How are you putting the rears on? Need the cord to release the electronic park brake. Also, I found that none of my local shops will install the pads that I purchased...I guess for liability concerns (I call BS, but whatever). I was able to get the front pads installed by a friend, but my rear pads are still sitting in the box.
03-25-2015, 09:04 AM
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How are you putting the rears on? Need the cord to release the electronic park brake. Also, I found that none of my local shops will install the pads that I purchased...I guess for liability concerns (I call BS, but whatever). I was able to get the front pads installed by a friend, but my rear pads are still sitting in the box.
03-28-2015, 08:00 AM
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I've been using the Akebonos for I think a year now as I too got tired of the dust. Changed to Zimmerman rotors as well (wish I went with the drilled for the look anyhow) . Have a thread on it with some pics of the brake dust, or lack thereof. Definitely noticed a difference in bite on the pads, but like them better (not as jerky). But thr fact that I can go months without cleaning my tires (eg this past winter) makes the pads worth it, even if I didn't need to change them at the time.
Seeing my shiny rims turn black after a few hours of driving was just too aggravating.
Seeing my shiny rims turn black after a few hours of driving was just too aggravating.
03-30-2015, 05:57 AM
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I didn't change rotors when I did my pads but I only had 14k miles on them (changed the pads strictly because of the dust). I know it's recommended but it's not absolutely necessary unless your rotors are warped or grooved.
03-30-2015, 05:58 AM
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