Akebono  Euro Ceramic Pads

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Akebono is the first brake pad manufacturer to produce a true ceramic pad for European vehicles that delivers the same European pedal feel and stopping power as the Original Equipment (OE) pads. Akebono's exclusive clean wheel formulations help to eliminate the heavy brake dust issues normally associated with the OE pads, too, and a definitive control of noise, vibration and harshness is felt.

One hundred percent asbestos-free, the pads' Advanced Ceramic Technology helps to extend rotor life resulting in fewer rotor replacements (and additional dollars saved).

Akebono Euro pads are approved for use by Audi, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen.

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Ratings Charts & Reviews Akebono Euro Ceramic Pads

Consumer Surveys

Would Buy Again? 8.0 - Good
Responsiveness 8.0 - Good
Stopping Power 8.0 - Good
Fade Resistance 9.0 - Excellent
Dust on Wheels 9.0 - Excellent
Noise 9.0 - Excellent
Appearance 8.0 - Good
Overall Expectations Met? 8.0 - Good

Note: Customer Survey Ratings are from 0-10 with 10 being the highest.

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  •   Fair (4.6 - 6.5)
  •   Poor (2.6 - 4.5)
  •   Unacceptable (0 - 2.5)

Consumer Reviews

  • November 24, 2025

    (Verified Purchase)

    4.7 out of 5

    Great alternative from the OEM brakes for a BMW 335i.

    • Vehicle: 2013 BMW 335i xDrive Sedan M Sport Line Staggered Tires

    • Vehicle Miles: 100,000

    • Miles Driven on Product: 6,000

    • Driving Style: Average

    • Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City

    • Pads: Akebono Euro Ceramic Pads

    • Rotors: N/A

    • Lines: N/A

    • Calipers: N/A

    • Location: CANTON, MA

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  • September 20, 2025

    (Verified Purchase)

    4.6 out of 5

    Great brake pads for my M3. Not quite the maximum stopping power, but also not as dusty or noisy. Fit and installation were excellent. Great product that I have used on other cars as well. Larry Hunt

    • Vehicle: 2009 BMW M3 Coupe

    • Vehicle Miles: 38,000

    • Miles Driven on Product: 3,000

    • Driving Style: Easy Going

    • Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City

    • Pads: Akebono Euro Ceramic Pads

    • Rotors: Stock

    • Lines: Stock

    • Calipers: Stock

    • Location: FORT WAYNE, IN

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  • September 04, 2025

    (Verified Purchase)

    5.0 out of 5

    These are the best brake pads I have ever experienced. The best characteristic is the almost total lack of brake dust. I can drive 2000 miles and there is virtually no brake dust. The next best characteristic is outstanding brake modulation. The factory brakes have an initial bite that startles everyone in the car. Akebono pads come on nice and smooth with no initial grabbing. This is the 3rd car I have installed Akebono pads on. The other cars were Toyotas. Pedal feel and lack of dust characteristics were the same on those cars. Akebono is the only brake pad I will buy from now on!

    • Vehicle: 2017 Audi SQ5

    • Vehicle Miles: 70,000

    • Miles Driven on Product: 5,000

    • Driving Style: Spirited

    • Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City

    • Pads: Akebono Euro Ceramic Pads

    • Rotors: Stock

    • Lines: Stock

    • Calipers: Stock

    • Location: RENO, NV

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