AKEBONO RELEASES EURO AND SEVERE DUTY ULTRA-PREMIUM DISC BRAKE PAD KITS INCREASING COVERAGE BY OVER 2 MILLION VEHICLES

Farmington Hills, Mich. – October 04, 2024 – Today Akebono Brake Corporation, a leading manufacturer of ultra-premium brake pads, proudly announces the release of 7 new part numbers, further expanding our product range. The newly launched part numbers are designed to provide comprehensive coverage for some of the latest vehicle models in the market, ensuring drivers maintain optimal braking performance with the industry's most reliable products.


Akebono expanded its EURO and Severe Duty Ultra-Premium Disc Brake Pad line by 7 new part numbers: EURO: EUR1838; Severe Duty: SDF1377A, SDF1377B, SDF1399, SDF1699, SDF1790, SDF2174. Premium stainless steel abutment hardware is included in the kits that require it.


A complete listing of Akebono applications for these parts and the rest of our product offering in our web-catalog at akebonobrakes.com or directly via; https://akebonobrakes.mypartfinder.com/


This recent release of EURO and Severe Duty adds coverage for:
Chevrolet: Silverado 1500 SSV 24-21, Tahoe PPV 24-21, Tahoe SSV 24-21; Dodge: Ram 2500 10-09, Ram 3500 10-09, Ram; 2500 18-11, 3500 18-11, Sprinter 3500 09-07; Ford: Police Interceptor Sedan 19, Police Interceptor Utility 19-13, Special Service Police Sedan 16, F150 Police Responder 20-18, F150 SSV 20-18; Land Rover: Discovery Sport 19-15, Range Rover Evoque 19-15; Mercedes Benz: Sprinter 1500 24-19, Sprinter 2500 24-15, Sprinter 3500 24-10, Sprinter 3500XD 24-18


“We’re incredibly excited to introduce these 7 new part numbers to our product lineup,” said Kirby Pruitt, Product Development Manager at Akebono Brake Corporation. “This launch reflects our commitment to staying ahead of the curve in terms of vehicle coverage and braking technology. With the growing number of new vehicle models hitting the road each year, it's vital that we provide our customers with reliable, high-performance braking solutions they can trust. The expanded coverage ensures that we meet the needs of our customers, delivering on our promise of safety and durability.


Kirby Pruitt
Akebono Brake Corporation
Kirby.Pruitt@akebono-usa.com
About Akebono Brake Corporation


Akebono Brake Corporation, North America’s leading supplier of advanced braking systems and pioneer of ceramic friction technology. A leader in ceramic friction material development and production, with a focus on noise, vibration and harshness (NVH), analysis and control. Akebono sells Ultra-Premium Disc Brake Pads, Made in the USA for the Automotive Aftermarket under the brands ProACT, EURO, Akebono Performance, and Severe Duty.
For more information, visit www.akebonobrakes.com


About Akebono Brake Industry Co, Ltd.
Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd. (TSE: 7238), founded in 1929, is a world leader in advanced brake and friction material development and production. The Akebono Group operates R&D centers and manufacturing facilities worldwide, including in Japan, the United States, Europe and Asia.
For more information, visit www.akebono-brake.com/english/index.html.