Due to the increased demand in the United States over the years for Akebono brakes, the company also added a total of four manufacturing plants in Kentucky, Tennessee and South Carolina. In addition, there’s a research and development technical center in Michigan. Akebono is the best in the worldwide industry when it comes to developing advanced brakes, as well as minimizing noise and vibration from brakes.

Akebono OEM Brakes

Due to its reputation, Akebono produces OEM brakes for a number of major manufacturers. The list of car manufacturers using Akebono brakes includes General Motors, Ford Motor Company, Chrysler, Honda, Toyota, Mitsubishi Motors, Mazda, Nissan, Subaru and Isuzu.

With that long of a list of huge car manufacturers using Akebono brakes, the company is doing something right. Obviously in addition to the OEM parts sold directly to manufacturers for new vehicles, there are also replacement OEM parts for customers who want to keep their Akebono brakes when the time comes to replace old brakes. Akebono brake pads are also widely used and available for OEM parts and replacements.

Akebono Brakes as Aftermarket Parts
Even for drivers who don’t use a lot of aftermarket parts, brakes are often an exception. Obviously good brakes are an important part of safety when driving, so Akebono brakes or Akebono brake pads can be an important part of the equation.

Akebono brakes are available in Ultra-Premium and Premium levels of quality, which utilizes advanced friction technology to provide superior stopping power for drivers.

Akebono advanced friction is evident in Akebono Performance Ultra-Premium brake pad kits. Akebono brake pads are the most popular brand for many OEM brake pads and they will provide safe, reliable, quiet braking for drivers.

In addition, Akebono brake pads are formulated in ways that limit wear and tear on brake rotors in order to prevent brake rotor thickness variation.

Ultimately, there are only a few things that most drivers are worried about when it comes to brakes. They want them to be reliable and perform at a high level to reduce stopping distance and keep everyone safe. Beyond that, drivers want brakes that are quiet and smooth. Akebono brake pads deliver on all of the above.

Car Part Kings provides you with access to the fullest ling of Akebono auto parts. If you need OEM or quality replacement brakes or brake pads, Car Part Kings has you covered. Search for the parts you need by your vehicle’s year, make and model or call us today for help on getting the right Akebono part for your vehicle.