Akebono ceramic pads
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2003
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From: Knoxville TN
Akebono ceramic pads
I've searched here for a good performing low dust pad and these keep popping up.. BUT everything I read says not to run ceramics on the "track"...
Is the track referred to a road coarse?
My car sees road duty and dragstrip some, no road course here, so would these be ok for me?
Is the track referred to a road coarse?
My car sees road duty and dragstrip some, no road course here, so would these be ok for me?
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Ventura County, Calif
Yes the "track" referred to is road course, even HPDE in some cases. And yes these will work for your stated use.
The problem with ceramics is they fade pretty quickly when they get hot.....generally from repeated application from high speeds. Slowing down once after a drag strip pass should be no problem.
The problem with ceramics is they fade pretty quickly when they get hot.....generally from repeated application from high speeds. Slowing down once after a drag strip pass should be no problem.
Racer
Joined: Jan 2015
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From: San Antonio TX
Akebono = top shelf pads.
I used to run these on my CLS 550......great for 'spirited' driving on the street.....and for daily stop-and-go driving as well.
If these pads were available for my SS......I'd be using them on that car, too.
KW
I used to run these on my CLS 550......great for 'spirited' driving on the street.....and for daily stop-and-go driving as well.
If these pads were available for my SS......I'd be using them on that car, too.
KW
Pro
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Houston, TX
Yeah I called Akebono yesterday to see if I could source some ceramics for my grand sport. Unfortunately they do not make them yet but said they have plans to. 
I'm not happy with the performance of my Carbotech 1521 pads.
I'm not happy with the performance of my Carbotech 1521 pads.
Supporting Vendor
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From: Cleveland OH
St. Jude Donor '11,'13
Please elaborate on your issue with the 1521.
Pro
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Houston, TX
They are too soft for my taste and don't do very well wet, which I could live with. But the main thing is the loud groaning upon initial bite/release. I made a phone call to Carbotech and they admitted that its just something they do and recommended braking harder 
It drives me nuts especially for what they cost. So they will be coming off as soon as I can find a suitable replacement.
It drives me nuts especially for what they cost. So they will be coming off as soon as I can find a suitable replacement.
Last edited by Torquem; Sep 27, 2015 at 02:46 AM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: New Caney Texas
You might consider the Duralast Gold Ceramic pads (I sourced from Autozone for my 2012 Grandsport)?
$106 total for front and rear pads.
Brake dust is now non-existent compared to the OEM semi-metallic and no more brake squeal.
$106 total for front and rear pads.
Brake dust is now non-existent compared to the OEM semi-metallic and no more brake squeal.
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