Brake pads Akebono or OEM BMW

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436

4.2

Braking

4.1

Dust

4.4

Noise

3.8

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Rank #23 in ranking

3.5

Braking

3.6

Dust

1.8

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Akebono

OEM BMW

Akebono › Brake pads

BeBackBus 16 May 2023, 22:43

Braking:

Rating 4.0

Recommend to get akebonos

Akebono › Brake pads

BathingSaint 10 May 2023, 18:05

Braking:

Rating 4.0

Akebono break pads. Thank me later

Akebono › Brake pads

AceBoi1da 10 May 2023, 17:54

Braking:
Dust:

Rating 4.0

I run Akebono pads and they barely create any dust compared to oem pads. There is less of an initial bite when braking though

Pros: less dust

Cons: less initial bite

Vehicle: BMW

Akebono › Brake pads

Miserable_One_5547 10 May 2023, 17:53

Dust:

Rating 4.5

Akebono ceramic pads. 99% of the dust is gone.

Pros: 99% less dust

Akebono › Brake pads

reddit_user47234 10 May 2023, 16:24

Braking:

Rating 4.0

I run the Akebono ceramic pads and they helped a lot.

Pros: helped a lot

Vehicle: BMW M2

OEM BMW › Brake pads

Jarreddit15 10 May 2023, 03:35

Braking:
Dust:

Rating 4.0

My understanding is the OEM brakes have well-rounded performance. In spider chart terms, it would look like a round pizza with one slice taken off, and that would be due to dust. They still excel with high performance, solid longevity all at a reasonable cost

Pros: high performance, long lasting

Cons: lots of dust

Vehicle: BMW X3

Akebono › Brake pads

External_Touch_3854 10 May 2023, 03:00

Braking:
Dust:

Rating 4.5

The brake pads you use make a huge difference. I had a Mustang before I bought my 340i that was insanely dusty, so I switched to ceramic pads and it’s made a massive difference. I’ve used them ever since. My car is mostly a garage queen who sees a back road on rare days when the sun is just right, so they’re perfect for me.

Pros: massive difference, low dust

Vehicle: BMW

Akebono › Brake pads

KingR_Medi 10 May 2023, 02:43

Rating 4.0

Akebono pads

Vehicle: BMW

Akebono › Brake pads

Jamesaki 24 Dec 2022, 05:32

Noise:

Rating 3.5

I replaced the brembo pads with akebono pads and it squeaked very loud and often for about 1000 miles and then it went down to squeaking much less than the stocks. I don’t really notice it often anymore.

Pros: less squeaking after 1000 miles

Cons: loud squeaking initially

Mileage: 1000 km

Akebono › Brake pads

kendogg 22 Dec 2020, 13:53

Braking:

Rating 1.0

Depends on what you mean by 'best'. I own a repair shop, and have had the opposite experience with Akebono. IMO, they're junk. They don't stop worth a damn.

Cons: poor stopping power, junk