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What is Ceramic Technology? (VIDEO)

Understanding how ceramic brake pads work will give you confidence when installing them. Sponsored by Akebono Brakes.

AAPEX 2021: Akebono Commits To Quality (VIDEO)

Akebono promoted its wide range of brake friction materials & foundation brake assemblies at AAPEX21. Sponsored by Akebono.

Akebono Releases 4 ProACT Ultra-Premium Disc Brake Pad Kits

The new kits increase coverage by more than 2.5 million vehicles.

Tech Tip: Brake Pad Efficiency with Burnishing

Old rotors should be replaced or resurfaced, and the hub-mounting surface should be cleaned thoroughly.

Winners Of Akebono’s ‘Guess The Number’ Contest At AAPEX Announced

The contest was developed to bring awareness to a recent product expansion, that Akebono now offers abutment clip hardware for all popular applications across all three brands; ProACT, EURO and Akebono Performance, totaling more than 400 part numbers.

Akebono Brake Corporation Kicks Off ‘The Hardware You Need, With The Brakes You Trust’ Campaign

The product awareness campaign will continue through the end of the year, and is expected to conclude sometime in the first half of 2020 after the transition of parts has been completed.

Akebono Launches ‘Brake Into The Action’ Spring Promotion

The Akebono “Brake into the Action” promotion offers technicians in the U.S., Canada and Latin America $2.50 for each documented kit of Akebono pads installed. In addition, participants in the U.S. and Canada can enter to win one of 10 top prizes, valued up to $10,000 each.