Brake pads Akebono or OEM Toyota

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Rank #3 in ranking

1023

367

436

4.2

Braking

4.1

Dust

4.4

Noise

3.8

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PartReview Score

Rank #12 in ranking

135

4.2

Braking

4.1

Dust

3.6

Noise

2.7

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Akebono

OEM Toyota

Akebono › Brake pads

SE_Cycling_Routes 20 Sep 2025, 19:14

Braking:
Dust:

Rating 5.0

Akebono Proact pads have fantastic modulation and very low dist. I HATE brake dust.

Pros: fantastic modulation, very low dust

OEM Toyota › Brake pads

SomeEngine4944 20 Sep 2025, 14:12

Braking:

Rating 5.0

I have 112,000 miles on my 22.LE and no issues so far I even have original brakes

Pros: long lifespan, no issues

Vehicle: Toyota Sienna

Mileage: 112000 km

Akebono › Brake pads

ExplanationFree281 16 Sep 2025, 17:12

Braking:

Rating 4.0

I decided to replace the pads with Akebonos. Following the installation of the rear pads only, I pumped the brakes 3x’s and both me and my brakes got hard. :-)

Pros: firm pedal feel

Vehicle: BMW

Akebono › Brake pads

subvolt99 15 Sep 2025, 11:00

Braking:

Rating 4.5

akebono are very good ceramic pads. i recently bought them (proact) and centric gcx rotors for a brake job. very good and long lasting setup from what i know.

Pros: very good, long lasting

Akebono › Brake pads

Anxietyy_Prime 14 Sep 2025, 20:02

Rating 5.0

Akebono pads and Raybestos rotors

Akebono › Brake pads

Competitive_Bat4000 13 Sep 2025, 15:49

Braking:

Rating 4.0

not an srt but I prefer Akebono pads, just did wagner rotors but there are plenty of brands.

Pros: prefer Akebono pads

Akebono › Brake pads

Itsallasimulation123 9 Sep 2025, 10:59

Rating 4.5

Pretty cheap for what you get. They last long.

Pros: good value, long lasting

Akebono › Brake pads

eddiewolfgang 8 Sep 2025, 23:55

Braking:
Noise:

Rating 4.0

They’re ok, never had a problem with this brand.

Pros: no problems, reliable

Vehicle: BMW

Akebono › Brake pads

Zeges 23 Apr 2025, 18:18

Braking:
Dust:

Rating 3.0

put Akebono pads on my 335is that I use for weekend/track car. Many have recommended them for their low brake dust. However, they’re missing that initial bite and since my car is pushing some power, it feels slippery when driving in the street if they haven’t been warmed up.

Pros: low brake dust

Cons: missing initial bite, slippery when cold

Vehicle: BMW

Akebono › Brake pads

Sam_Familiar 4 Jun 2025, 03:52

Noise:

Rating 1.5

I am having the same issue with my car front brakes (Akebono ceramic). They squeak when braking at very low speed to full stop. What was the resolution?

Cons: Squeaking at low speeds