Feel of Akebono brake pads on Brembos
#22
How about providing some detail about why you don't like them?
How long did you use them?
That would be really helpful.
I've had them on for almost a week now and of course the the dust reduction is very nice. But I also love the way I can now modulate the brakes in traffic. The OEM pads were borderline unusuable in that respect. I'm also sensing that they've bedded a bit better and the stopping power has improved since I first put them on.
It sure would be nice to have a direct comparison of the various pads though.
I'm not ever going to take this car to the track so that's not an issue for me.
Bob S.
How long did you use them?
That would be really helpful.
I've had them on for almost a week now and of course the the dust reduction is very nice. But I also love the way I can now modulate the brakes in traffic. The OEM pads were borderline unusuable in that respect. I'm also sensing that they've bedded a bit better and the stopping power has improved since I first put them on.
It sure would be nice to have a direct comparison of the various pads though.
I'm not ever going to take this car to the track so that's not an issue for me.
Bob S.
Last edited by Staatsof; 11-21-2010 at 04:48 AM.
#23
I've tried a couple of products like the one you mentioned but it's really hard to apply the stuff on the inside of the wheels which on this car show quite a bit.
I'm afraid I'm going to be taking the wheels off a lot on this car.
Can I get some hub caps for an STR?
Bob S.
#24
I just replaced all four discs and pads and the front and rear Akebonos seem to me a great buy. Less dust. The braking was very different, I thought the same after replacement that they weren't clamping correctly but they are. Soft breaking for sure. The worst thing was the Jaguar parking park (2005 STR), that was a nightmare to replace and those pads leave dust on my rear rims (why I'm not sure, they aren't dragging on the discs, etc). Maybe this is common?
I'm not sure how long the Akebonos will last though.
I'm not sure how long the Akebonos will last though.
#25
Ive done several sets of akebonos and just do not like the feel, and without measuring they dont brake as well to me. I do however love ebc red stuff forget the green. The pedal feels great, low dust, and heavy brake usage(like slamming on the brakes at 50mph or more when you thought you had enough time on a stale green with a red light camera) and never any brake fade
Have not checked to see if there is a set of EBC for the STR yet but will definately be my first choice if available for it.
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