Akebono Brake Pads in my D3

[Aussie Jeepster]

I have the usual problem with brake dust on the front wheels of my D3.
I'm currently in the US and can get a set of front Akebono pads for about US$100.
Should I also get rear pads and change both sets????
Is there anyone in Oz who sells these pads, and is their price any better than what I can get these for over here???

[~Rich~]

Hi,
I'm just ordering another set from the US now!
Yep get both front and rear.
EUR 1098 for front
EUR 1099 for rear

You won't be disappointed in them.
I recon mine would of outlasted the standard ones by 4 to 1 and also the discs too!
The plus is the lack of the black brake dust too.

[~Rich~]

Akebono EUR1098 Front Ceramic Brake Pads | eBay (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Akebono-EUR1098-Front-Ceramic-Brake-Pads/292002944848'ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649)

Akebono EUR1099 Rear Ceramic Brake Pads | eBay (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Akebono-EUR1099-Rear-Ceramic-Brake-Pads/401261123877'ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649)

[Aussie Jeepster]

Hi,
I'm just ordering another set from the US now!
Yep get both front and rear.
EUR 1098 for front
EUR 1099 for rear

You won't be disappointed in them.
I recon mine would of outlasted the standard ones by 4 to 1 and also the discs too!
The plus is the lack of the black brake dust too.

Thanks for that.
I found them on Amazon, but can't get them shipped to me before I leave and the price I quoted involved a drive of about an hour.
The irony is that the same company you found on ebay will ship to Oz via Ebay, but not ship to Oz via Amazon.
The price is about the same as buying from them with freight, so I'll wait until I get home and order them.
Thanks again.

[scarry]

Hi,
I'm just ordering another set from the US now!
Yep get both front and rear.
EUR 1098 for front
EUR 1099 for rear

You won't be disappointed in them.
I recon mine would of outlasted the standard ones by 4 to 1 and also the discs too!
The plus is the lack of the black brake dust too.

What rotors do you use with these pads?

[~Rich~]

Standard Discs

[scarry]

Standard Discs

Genuine LR i presume?

Thats what my local Indi uses.

[PerthDisco]

Bought Akebono pads and replacement discs F+R with pad wear sensors as a kit from Pedders for about $900. Discs are an exact copy of genuine. Make sure they are painted in the centre before fitting.

[Russrobe]

Genuine LR i presume?

Thats what my local Indi uses.Are the factory pads the Ferodo brand? Mine produce next to no brake dust and have lasted 40k kilometers, so doesn't sound like originals judging by reputation... Or are you getting 160 000 kms(4x) per set of pads?

[~Rich~]

Well over 120,000k on this set of pads, yes only the standard LR discs.

[casta66]

Has anyone put slotted and cross drilled rotors on their D3? I need to do pads soon and was thinking of doing this at the same time. Only because it will be constantly towing. I was going for slotted rotors and some heavy duty pads. But does anyone have better ideas for towing?

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[Lukeis]

I have akebono pads front and back on mine, almost no dust which is great.

They definitely don’t brake as well as the original pads, noticeable difference the first drive but you adjust your driving style to match very quickly.

I dont tow but I do wonder whether they would be too soft for heavy towing?

[DiscoJeffster]

I have akebono pads front and back on mine, almost no dust which is great.

They definitely don’t brake as well

I dont tow but I do wonder whether they would be too soft for heavy towing?

So, firstly, if they don’t brake as well then their CoF is lower (at general usage temperature), which generally translates into being harder. That’s borne out in the life people are seeing out of them. Given that, they’d be fine for towing. Remember that the trailers brakes should do a lot of the work for itself.

[scarry]

Well over 120,000k on this set of pads, yes only the standard LR discs.

Did you find they stop just as well as the OEM pads?

Sorry for all the questions......[tonguewink]

[DiscoJeffster]

Did you find they stop just as well as the OEM pads?

Sorry for all the questions......[tonguewink]

Post #12, your question has already been answered [emoji846]

[scarry]

Post #12, your question has already been answered [emoji846]


Umm,not really,i was after another opinion,which would be good.

Rich has had them for a while.

I think Tombie may have had them for a while,his opinions would be good as well.

Pads on mine are almost shot,so thinking what to do.

[~Rich~]

The only time I have really noticed much difference is on extremely steep rock steps. You have to press harder but that could be down to the pads being colder.

[Tombie]

Has anyone put slotted and cross drilled rotors on their D3? I need to do pads soon and was thinking of doing this at the same time. Only because it will be constantly towing. I was going for slotted rotors and some heavy duty pads. But does anyone have better ideas for towing?

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Don’t go drilled. Just slotted...

Drilled introduces stress points and they crack...

[Tombie]

Akebono pads work brilliantly. Slightly more force (ever so slightly) for the first brake run of the day and then no issues...

I’ve never not had confidence in them..

[Lukeis]

I always respect tombie’s opinion in these forums however my experience is different.
I find them softer on every press, they still brake fine but you definitely have to push harder.

would I buy them again? Probably, because it’s only marginal and you just adapt.

[shanegtr]

Don’t go drilled. Just slotted...

Drilled introduces stress points and they crack...
Agree, even a lot of race cars now only use slotted rotors

[Tombie]

Strange! What rotors are you running?

Harder with every press would hint that maybe your booster is taking a while to come up to pressure....

[Russrobe]

Strange! What rotors are you running?

Harder with every press would hint that maybe your booster is taking a while to come up to pressure....That was my next question. I was eyeing up some DBA T2 4x4 Survival series DBA2090s and DBA2091S...

[Lukeis]

Strange! What rotors are you running?

Harder with every press would hint that maybe your booster is taking a while to come up to pressure....


Im on the stock rotors, non slotted or drilled.
I’m confident the brake booster is working perfectly as it was just a feeling I’ve had since the moment I changed the pads. I can tell they aren’t as aggressive at stopping as the original pads were that is all.

ive driven my friends LC70 and can tell you it is still infinitely better stopper than his.

[casta66]

Have you tried bleeding the brake line?

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[Tombie]

That was my next question. I was eyeing up some DBA T2 4x4 Survival series DBA2090s and DBA2091S...

I have the T2s... Slotted...

Definitely more bite and no problems with gassing under continued heavy braking with 2t+ on the back...

[Russrobe]

Akebono EUR1098 Front Ceramic Brake Pads | eBay (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Akebono-EUR1098-Front-Ceramic-Brake-Pads/292002944848'ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649)

Akebono EUR1099 Rear Ceramic Brake Pads | eBay (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Akebono-EUR1099-Rear-Ceramic-Brake-Pads/401261123877'ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649)

Rich that's half the costs I was just quoted by a Perth stockist. Bloody Australia tax, they wanted $400. Thanks for the link... Ordered.

Russ

[Tombie]

It’s more (with freight) than I paid from the distributor [emoji6]

Some people just jack prices up too much.
But the great internet shop doesn’t need to pay rent, signage etc so should be cheaper..

[Russrobe]

It’s more (with freight) than I paid from the distributor [emoji6]

Some people just jack prices up too much.
But the great internet shop doesn’t need to pay rent, signage etc so should be cheaper..Yes eBay is $200 delivered for both sets. Would have paid more to be able to pick them up today but $400 is crazy.

[ADMIRAL]

I have the usual problem with brake dust on the front wheels of my D3.
I'm currently in the US and can get a set of front Akebono pads for about US$100.
Should I also get rear pads and change both sets????
Is there anyone in Oz who sells these pads, and is their price any better than what I can get these for over here???

Pedders sell the Akebono for the front and rear, but you won't get near the US direct prices. They also have their own Kevlar pad. Close to the Akebono. Rotors are also available. Don't put new pads on with old rotors. Worth a chat.

[DiscoJeffster]

Don't put new pads on with old rotors. Worth a chat.

What the? Been done for an eternity. As long as your discs are over minimum thickness then no issue. Feel free to skim them if you’re worried about bedding, but in the one million km I’ve driven it’s never been an issue.

[Aussie Jeepster]

Pedders sell the Akebono for the front and rear, but you won't get near the US direct prices. They also have their own Kevlar pad. Close to the Akebono. Rotors are also available. Don't put new pads on with old rotors. Worth a chat.

I didn't know it was a problem putting new pads on the old rotaors. Is it because they are the kevlar pads?
I don't need new pads or rotors at this stage, but I was thinking of replacing with new pads on over Xmas.

[Tombie]

You just need discs in good order, no ridges etc

[scarry]

Reviving an old thread.
Some of the links don't work any more.

Does anyone know where a good place is to get Akebono pads,front and rear,for a 2.7 MY!2 D4?

Are the D3 part numbers the correct pads or are they different for the 2.7 D4?

Thanks in advance.

[Russrobe]

I ended up getting mine from the states in eBay. I tried a local supplier first and they were ridiculously priced. Was willing to pay a bit more, but not nearly double.

20,000 km later and they've barely worn a millimetre.

[PerthDisco]

Pedders carry them

[scarry]

I ended up getting mine from the states in eBay. I tried a local supplier first and they were ridiculously priced. Was willing to pay a bit more, but not nearly double.

20,000 km later and they've barely worn a millimetre.

What model vehicle do you have?

IS it the 2.7 D4?

Yes i have noticed them on Fleabay,and i know Pedders have them.

Any links,or part numbers for 2.7 D4?

The eBay sites are a bit vague.

[crawal]

I have just fitted Bremtec rotors and pads They have several different options, rotors and pad under $500 .
Awesome stopping power no dust have just fitted to sons car I was that impressed

Bremtec Brakepads – Trusted by the trade (http://bremtec.com.au/)

[Russrobe]

Interesting. I was quoted $850 for the Bremtec pads alone, which is why i ended up with the Akebonos for half that. I assume you mean $500 for the rotors and another $500 for the pads Crawal? Even my Subaru Forester cost more than $500 for a disc and pad combo lol. I find the standard non slotted or drilled rotors fine, anything else would be a waste of money unless trying to clear mud if you go over a lot of mud terrain.

[crawal]

Interesting. I was quoted $850 for the Bremtec pads alone, which is why i ended up with the Akebonos for half that. I assume you mean $500 for the rotors and another $500 for the pads Crawal? Even my Subaru Forester cost more than $500 for a disc and pad combo lol. I find the standard non slotted or drilled rotors fine, anything else would be a waste of money unless trying to clear mud if you go over a lot of mud terrain.

Nope $460 for the 4 rotors and pads they were std rotors not drilled and the ceramic pads

[Disco-tastic]

Interesting. I was quoted $850 for the Bremtec pads alone, which is why i ended up with the Akebonos for half that. I assume you mean $500 for the rotors and another $500 for the pads Crawal? Even my Subaru Forester cost more than $500 for a disc and pad combo lol. I find the standard non slotted or drilled rotors fine, anything else would be a waste of money unless trying to clear mud if you go over a lot of mud terrain.From memory I got front and rear akebono pads for the d3 for $140 delivered of eBay a few years ago. They looked genuine, and perform fine.

Must've fallen off the back of a truck somewhere...

[Russrobe]

Guessing they were generic branded rotors then? The DBA streets were $300 alone for front and rear.

[Russrobe]

Guessing they were generic branded rotors then? The DBA streets were $300 alone for front and rear.

Here's the current eBay link from the same seller i purchased from:
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Akebono-EUR1098-Front-Ceramic-Brake-Pads/292789048206?epid=75452393&hash=item442b96538e:m:mjLdwqFfsMPw_koaxQNMP6g:rk:1 :pf:0

and

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Akebono-EUR1099-Rear-Ceramic-Brake-Pads/292789047341?epid=76449009&hash=item442b96502d:m:mxTxyiVnlpXbKxnZeWmac9A:rk:1 :pf:0

They come to around $200AUD shipped total.

[scarry]

Here's the current eBay link from the same seller i purchased from:
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Akebono-EUR1098-Front-Ceramic-Brake-Pads/292789048206?epid=75452393&hash=item442b96538e:m:mjLdwqFfsMPw_koaxQNMP6g:rk:1 :pf:0

and

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Akebono-EUR1099-Rear-Ceramic-Brake-Pads/292789047341?epid=76449009&hash=item442b96502d:m:mxTxyiVnlpXbKxnZeWmac9A:rk:1 :pf:0

They come to around $200AUD shipped total.

Doesn't list the 2.7 D4.

i will send them a message,see how i go.
Checked a few other Ebay sites,and they are similar,no mention of my model.I don't know if D3 is the same,maybe not?
Maybe i will call Akebono Aust,and find out part numbers i need,and go from there.

[Russrobe]

Doesn't list the 2.7 D4.

i will send them a message,see how i go.
Checked a few other Ebay sites,and they are similar,no mention of my model.I don't know if D3 is the same,maybe not?
Maybe i will call Akebono Aust,and find out part numbers i need,and go from there.

Mines the 2.7l D4 and this is what is in my purchase history from 2 years ago if that helps (EUR 1099 and EUR 1098). They don't come with new shims or sensor wires though (if worn through). I'd try source new shims if i were you, others have had the pads (any type) shift around causing a clunk. They are included in the box of some cheaper priced pads. . .

[Disco-tastic]

Guessing they were generic branded rotors then? The DBA streets were $300 alone for front and rear.They could have been but they said akebono on them and they have been "dustless" ie the dust is white, not black, and there's not as much of it.

When I received them I thought they were genuine.

I found the ebay purchase record and it was $67 for feont and $58 for rear, delivered. The listing is so old it wont open anymore though so i can post any pictures.

[Russrobe]

They could have been but they said akebono on them and they have been "dustless" ie the dust is white, not black, and there's not as much of it.

When I received them I thought they were genuine.

I found the ebay purchase record and it was $67 for feont and $58 for rear, delivered. The listing is so old it wont open anymore though so i can post any pictures.

Sorry Dan, I was meant to reply to Crawals comment on getting pads and rotors for under $500 combined. Seams a bit cheap, although I went for the DBA streets as I wasn't keen on risking the knock off rotors on eBay...

Your prices are about the same as what i paid when shipping is included, they came to $200 total for pads only.

[crawal]

Sorry Dan, I was meant to reply to Crawals comment on getting pads and rotors for under $500 combined. Seams a bit cheap, although I went for the DBA streets as I wasn't keen on risking the knock off rotors on eBay...

Your prices are about the same as what i paid when shipping is included, they came to $200 total for pads only.
Russ they were Bremtec rotors and pads , new shims and sensor cables , some new finish that the rotors dont rust up still nice and silver

[loanrangie]

I fitted RDA rotors and TRW pads on the front for $200/set , pads are very low dust and rotors fine after nearly 2k.

[Eric SDV6SE]

That's a good run on factory pads and rotors. My experience is similar, I changed the factory items out at 128,000kms. Now on DBA rotors and Bendix pads, HD front and std rear. At 186,000kms and the fronts need to get changed out. So 60,000 kms is not too good.

[Loderunner]

Here's the current eBay link from the same seller i purchased from:
Disc Brake Pad Set-HSE Front Akebono EUR1098 for sale online | eBay (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Akebono-EUR1098-Front-Ceramic-Brake-Pads/292789048206?epid=75452393&hash=item442b96538e:m:mjLdwqFfsMPw_koaxQNMP6g:rk:1 :pf:0)

and

Disc Brake Pad Set-Natural Rear Akebono EUR1099 for sale online | eBay (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Akebono-EUR1099-Rear-Ceramic-Brake-Pads/292789047341?epid=76449009&hash=item442b96502d:m:mxTxyiVnlpXbKxnZeWmac9A:rk:1 :pf:0)

They come to around $200AUD shipped total.

Those links don't work anymore. Do you know the name of the seller?

EDIT: Scratch that. Just bought some Akebono pads front and rear off Ebay, shipped from the US for $260 landed. The cheapest I could find.