Akebono or Brembo OE Ceramic Pads

[Monkey_Luck]

Hello,
Does anyone have a comparison between these two pads? I am looking for less dust and this is the reason looking at Ceramic. I will not track with these pads, just daily and spirited driving.

Brembo OE Equivalent Premium NAO Ceramic Brake Pad

Front09004N $78.95
Rear28089N. $59.95

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Akebono engineered ProACT® Ultra-Premium Ceramic Brake Pad

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Rear: Act1878 $45.79

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[AZCWTypeR]

I used the Akebono ProACT on a 2014 CRV. Assuming the same compound, I experienced:
1. Less dust
2. Easy on rotors
3. Increased pedal effort
4. Long lasting

Akebono's are at the top of my list when my CTR comes due. Brembo pads on my 6MT Acura TL wore quicker than expected with heavy dust.

 

[BoostedBarbarian]

^^^^^ That is actually a pretty fair assessment, I've experienced pretty much the exact same using the Akebono's ceramic pads for just daily commute driving.

We have been using them for years now for daily A to B duty & if you don't mind a small increase in peddle effort, you'll be fine.

Just make sure to flush your brake fluid so that the peddle effort is not exasperated further or wearing out other key components within it.

 

[mbaapk]

I used the Akebono ProACT on a 2014 CRV. Assuming the same compound, I experienced:
1. Less dust
2. Easy on rotors
3. Increased pedal effort
4. Long lasting

Akebono's are at the top of my list when my CTR comes due. Brembo pads on my 6MT Acura TL wore quicker than expected with heavy dust.

Do you slap em or replace the rotors? Im due for new rears.

 

[Xmetal]

I had them (Akebono ceramic pads) on two different cars. I don't quite like the lack of initial bite and requires much more pedal effort, which didn't inspire confidence in the braking system. I cooked one set of pads that cost me an expensive set of 2-piece crossed drilled OE rotors after a spirited canyon run. So, I will gladly take a bit of dust over the possibility of an accident. I've been using OE or OEM pads only after that.

 

[zumbooruk]

I am not even close to needing new pads but out of curiosity, when I first got the car, I researched brake pads (and brake fluids, MTF, oils, filters, etc, etc, etc).

I will do more thorough evaluation when the needs arises, but for now, I identified EBC Yellowsuff and Paragon PBP as the top choices for my use case: street driving, some canyon runs, never race or autocross. top priority initial cold bite for emergency stopping and accident avoidance, second priority is to help save me if I mess up and enter a turn too fast (as mentioned before, I lack finesse and drive like an ape...)

per my research across several sites and forums: the EBC Yellowstuff provides superior cold initial bite and shorter high-speed emergency stopping distances, progressive modulation for mid-turn corrections in both cold and hot conditions with firm, communicative pedal feedback that avoids the increased effort or numb feel associated with ceramics.

Paragon PBP seem to deliver strong initial bite and excellent modulation, however, I could not find as many reviews/reports about their cold-performance, not as much widespread FL5-specific info that Yellowstuff has.

I also looked at the Hawk Performance Ceramic, however, they are not as good as far as braking performance, but should have lower dust and are quieter.

part numbers:

EBC Yellowstuff DP41210R DP42402R
Paragon PBP370 PBP1557
Hawk Performance Ceramic HB453Z.585 HB900Z.572

 

[AZCWTypeR]

I generally reuse rotors unless:
1. They are under thickness.
2. Surface ruined by pad backing plate contact or excessive rust.
3. Warped.
It will take new pads a bit longer to break-in on used rotors.

 

[AspecR]

I had them (Akebono ceramic pads) on two different cars. I don't quite like the lack of initial bite and requires much more pedal effort, which didn't inspire confidence in the braking system. I cooked one set of pads that cost me an expensive set of 2-piece crossed drilled OE rotors after a spirited canyon run. So, I will gladly take a bit of dust over the possibility of an accident. I've been using OE or OEM pads only after that.

This matches my sentiments, Akebonos are for people that don't regularly drive their cars spiritedly. Lack of dust is amazing but that's the only pro in my experience, all other attributes are subpar for my driving. If you wash your car regularly then some extra brake dust is a small trade off for superior braking performance.

 

[Trap The Ripper]

Either one is going to work about the same. They're both just commuter grade ceramic pads.

Akebono is probably better quality or slightly better performance than those "Brembo" aftermarket pads, however.

 

[nttran98]

I had them (Akebono ceramic pads) on two different cars. I don't quite like the lack of initial bite and requires much more pedal effort, which didn't inspire confidence in the braking system. I cooked one set of pads that cost me an expensive set of 2-piece crossed drilled OE rotors after a spirited canyon run. So, I will gladly take a bit of dust over the possibility of an accident. I've been using OE or OEM pads only after that.

This is a true statement, but could be good if you or your passenger seeking comfort.

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