Akebono  Euro Ceramic Pads

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Brakes are a safety critical part of a motor vehicle. Brake components should be installed by a competent mechanic in a professional manner. Any incorrect installation of brake components can cause a major safety problem or an accident. If you are not a competent and qualified mechanic you should not attempt to install these products, but should take the vehicle to a vehicle dealer or competent automotive mechanic for their installation.


Disc brake pads and rotors are wear items and as such, should be inspected regularly and replaced as necessary. Read More.

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

  • April 11, 2026

    (Verified Purchase)

    5.0 out of 5

    I’ve purchased these brake pads multiple times for my cars, it’s the brand I choose .
    They are powerful, smooth quiet , low dust , durable

    • Vehicle: 2012 Mazda Mazdaspeed3

    • Vehicle Miles: 130,000

    • Miles Driven on Product: 10,000

    • Driving Style: Spirited

    • Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City

    • Pads: Akebono Euro Ceramic Pads

    • Rotors: Other

    • Lines: N/A

    • Calipers: Stock

    • Location: CENTERVILLE, MA

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  • February 07, 2026

    (Verified Tire Rack Customer)

    4.6 out of 5

    The first thing I did to my S5, replace the factory brake pads. Perfect replacements for the Audi wheel dust machines.

    • Vehicle: 2024 Audi S5 Sportback 265/30-20

    • Vehicle Miles: 5,200

    • Miles Driven on Product: 5,100

    • Driving Style: Spirited

    • Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City

    • Pads: Akebono Euro Ceramic Pads

    • Rotors: N/A

    • Lines: N/A

    • Calipers: N/A

    • Location: Western PA, PA

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  • February 03, 2026

    (Verified Purchase)

    5.0 out of 5

    Ceramic have plenty of stopping power... avoid semi metallic

    • Vehicle: 2016 Audi Q5 3.0T Premium Plus

    • Vehicle Miles: 120,000

    • Miles Driven on Product: 10,000

    • Driving Style: Easy Going

    • Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City

    • Pads: Akebono Euro Ceramic Pads

    • Rotors: N/A

    • Lines: N/A

    • Calipers: N/A

    • Location: HOUSTON, TX

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