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09-21-2021, 10:52 PM | #45 |
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Is there a part number or website for these by chance? I can't seem to find them here in the USA.
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09-27-2021, 02:26 PM | #46 | |
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Only downside is the initial bite of akebono's, especially when cold in the morning is a little less than OEM, but the car still stops the same IMO when you push the pedal hard, like in an emergency situation. After two weeks I don't notice the difference in bite, but I do notice that my wheels are still clean.
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09-30-2021, 12:14 PM | #47 | |
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However, when I put Akebono pads and Brembo rotors on the 2000 911 C4 Cab that I sold recently, there was no dust BUT the brakes felt "soft" and did not stop as well as on my 335i. Everything in the 911's brake system (pads/rotors/lines & master cylinder) was replaced at the same time and the system was bled mulitiple times w/o noticeable effect. Tried to figure out the "problem" before I sold the car but never did. The only other thing that could have been done was to entirely rebuild the calipers which I suggested the buyer do if he want to try to improve the brake feel. Don't know if he ever did. So, your experience w/Akebono pads may vary.
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12-09-2023, 04:46 PM | #48 | |
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What did you end up doing with the TRW pads? I read a few complaints of the same issue, lots of dust from the allegedly 'low dust' ceramic pads. |
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12-16-2023, 04:41 PM | #49 |
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The dust abated somewhat, but I just ended up dealing with it. I’m still not happy with the routine cleaning that my rims still require. I’m gonna be replacing the pads shortly with the Akibonos mentioned above. I’ve heard repeated good things about their stopping performance and lack of dust, so going with that next time.
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