Akebono Brake Experts | The Essence of Braking

Akebono Brake Corporation Delivers The Essence Of Braking®

With more than 90 years of brake design and production expertise, Akebono provides the automotive industry with superior stopping power, quiet performance, longer pad and rotor life, and advanced braking and noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) solutions. Enjoy a smoother ride and clean wheels with Akebono, the pioneer of ceramic friction technology.

Low Copper, High Performance

Since their introduction, Akebono EURO^® and Akebono Performance^® Ultra-Premium Brake Pads have met low-copper regulations. And now, Akebono ProACT^® Ultra-Premium Brake Pads meet low-copper requirements, too. These products still offer the same longevity, performance and durability you’ve come to expect from Akebono.

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The Choice of OEMs

For Manufacturers Everywhere. For Stopping Power Anywhere.

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The Hardware You Need, with the Brakes You Trust

Akebono Ultra-Premium Disc Brake Pads are now available with hardware, across the line

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Award-Winning

Euro Brakes Named "Best Import Product"

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Introducing Akebono Severe Duty Brake Pads engineered to Keep your Fleet on the Street!

Engineered to withstand punishing treatment, Akebono Severe Duty Ultra-Premium Fleet Brake Pads deliver ideal stopping power in a variety of conditions. The Akebono Severe Duty line can be trusted in any fleet. Akebono Severe Duty Ultra-Premium Fleet Brake Pads deliver definitive control of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) and optimal performance, keeping your fleet on the street when it matters most.

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Brands

Akebono manufactures ceramic brake pads in three distinct brands, each specifically formulated for domestic and Asian, European, or performance vehicles. Discover more about our brands below.

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Performance Vehicles

Fleet Vehicles

News Room

Akebono Wins IVC Award for Best Overall Aftermarket Product for Import Vehicles

Nov 11, 2024

AKEBONO RELEASES EURO AND SEVERE DUTY ULTRA-PREMIUM DISC BRAKE PAD KITS INCREASING COVERAGE BY…

Oct 4, 2024

AKEBONO ANNOUNCES ADDITION OF ERICK KINNUNEN AS REGIONAL SALES MANAGER

Jun 26, 2024

AKEBONO RELEASES PROACT AND SEVERE DUTY ULTRA-PREMIUM DISC BRAKE PAD KITS INCREASING COVERAGE…

Jun 18, 2024

Videos

Akebono Brake Corporation Company Overview

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Akebono Brake Corporation: What Our Products Deliver

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About Akebono Brake Experts

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Tommy Rivera, Director of Akebono Aftermarket at AAPEX 2021

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What is a Performance Brake Pad?

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What is Ceramic Technology?

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Quiet Brakes

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Fleet ROI for Brake Pads

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Experience Clean Wheels, No Squeals with Akebono EURO Brake Pads

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Reduce Comebacks with Akebono ProACT Brake Pads

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Akebono- Technical Video

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Akebono Severe Duty Brake Pads for Fleet Vehicles

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Buy Akebono

Visit one of our authorized online retailers, local distributors or service centers to get the safety, reliability and performance that only a global leader in braking can provide. You’ll discover that Akebono truly is The Essence of Braking^®.

Product Segments

Akebono makes brake pads for a variety of vehicles. Explore our product segments to learn more.

Domestic Vehicles

Asian Vehicles

European Vehicles

Performance Vehicles

Fleet and Commercial Vehicles