Brake pads Akebono or OEM Mazda

Akebono Brake pads

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
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Akebono Brake pads

Akebono have always served me well. Felt slightly better than OEM IMO. I’ve also tried EBC Greenstuff’s…brake feel was just ok and they wore very quickly (less than 20k miles).

Pros: better than OEM, good feel
Cons: EBC wore quickly
Mileage: 20000 km
Part number: ACT976, ACT606
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OEM Mazda Brake pads

2015 sedan. I did my brakes last spring. I went with OEM as I found them cheaper than any aftermarket I could find near me and as far as I knew I still had OEM on my car and had lasted me a long time. Zero issues since having them installed, I’m happy.

Pros: zero issues, long lasting
Vehicle: Mazda 3
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Akebono Brake pads
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Rating 3.0

I had Akebono ceramics on my first GX, have OEM on my current ride. OEMs may offer a slightly better pedal feel but are much dustier (Akebono didn't dust at all). No real difference in stopping power, so overall it's probably a wash.

Pros: better pedal feel
Cons: much dustier
Vehicle: Lexus GX
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Akebono Brake pads

I hate akebono pads. They last a long time but feel like crap and don't stop the car nearly as well.

Pros: long lasting
Cons: poor stopping power, bad feel
Vehicle: BMW
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