Akebono Brake Pads

The Rovering Member · 9th January 2024, 17:54

I watch Scotty Kilmer on YouTube, the motormouth car mechanic who demystifies the car repair world for the average joe, opinionated & entertaining. Several times l've heard him recommend Akebono ceramic brake pads to cure brake squeal so after a search l found that they're very well thought of in the BMW world though not readily available in the U.K. & ebay sellers don't ship over here.
They seem to be U.S. manufactured & unsurprisingly they don't have the 75 on their list but as it shares the BMW 3 Series rear calipers, those pads are available. My current rear pads are squealers & are getting steadily worse so after a moderately quick search on the BMW forums & the Akebono website l came up with this link:

https://www.rockauto.com/en/parts/ak...brake+pad,1684

When l found it the pads were $22 per axle set & l ordered two sets to offset the FedEx shipping costs somewhat but today l see the price has increased to $32 which is quite a hike. Whether that was my doing l couldn't say but it seems coincidental. In total l paid £67 inc: tax & shipping & they arrived today. They don't have pad wear wiring but l'm not bothered by that especially on the rears, l'll connect the plug connectors to preserve the circuit if needed. I understand the 75 front pads aren't used on any other vehicles but currently it's the rear pads l'm concerned with so will see how they are. I've no concerns with current stopping power, just the noise though l do have a lot of dust from the front pads which l would like to eliminate.

Anyway there's an option to explore for anyone with a hankering to.

Robson Rover Repair · 11th January 2024, 04:17

There's a dam good reason why they are not sold in the UK and Europe.

They are not certified for UK and European markets since they dissolved their R and D department in 2020.

They didn't and never comply with ECE R90 pad requirements set back from September 1999. And to fail R90 pad requirements is absolutely abysmal.

Don't fit them. Cancel your order. You won't have brake pads that comply to UK or EU rules. From invalidating mot, insurance, all sorts never mind a crash investigation.

If you want low dust pads for a 75 or zt then frankly you won't do better than EBC redstuff which is fully none metallic and UK / EU type approved, and yes they do an option for 75 front and rear.

And rimmers are selling red stuff rears currently cheaper than what you paid.......

The Rovering Member · 11th January 2024, 16:58

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Originally Posted by Robson Rover Repair

There's a dam good reason why they are not sold in the UK and Europe.

They are not certified for UK and European markets since they dissolved their R and D department in 2020.

They didn't and never comply with ECE R90 pad requirements set back from September 1999. And to fail R90 pad requirements is absolutely abysmal....

Thanks for the heads up, Colin, it would seem so:

https://autotechnician.co.uk/the-limitations-of-r90/

So back to the drawing board & on balance, l'm thinking of the Ferodo Eco's, no problems with R & D or U.K. certification there l think. A veteran brake company (as far as anyone can be sure of any companies these days) & I'm not sure EBC are the right pads for me, there are conflicting reviews out there as for every type of brake pad of course.

I quite enjoy chasing down car parts, l did a lot of it during the recommissioning of my A60 Oxford so went with the Akebono flow. Nothing came up about type approval, most of the info is from the states of course. They're paid for & delivered so not much chance of a refund so I'll chalk that one up to experience.

Rogue · 11th January 2024, 19:13

I've got Brembo Disks and pads and they seem very good... no squeal and good feedback through the pedal however they are not great with dust!

The Rovering Member · 11th January 2024, 20:06

The Ferodo's seem to have good stopping power & very little if any dust.

torque2me · 12th January 2024, 14:38

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Originally Posted by The Rovering Member

The Ferodo's seem to have good stopping power & very little if any dust.

I'll second that. Posted a reply from Federal (on the two-sixties forum) some years back now which part numbers to use.
Kev

Kevin Williams · 12th January 2024, 15:47

Just for information: Ferodo's factory is in Chapel-en-le frith North Derbyshire, but they are owned these days by Federal Mogul. Ferodo has been active for a considerable number of years and do a lot of transport brakes, particularly trains!

BTW I've no connection with Ferodo

The Rovering Member · 12th January 2024, 16:19

Thanks for those, l'll put my order in.

I have childhood memories of the London Ferodo bridges too, especially the one down Caledonian Road so it's good to have an automotive connection to the past.

https://richardosley.wordpress.com/2...erodo-bridges/

torque2me · 13th January 2024, 14:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Rovering Member

I have childhood memories of the London Ferodo bridges too, especially the one down Caledonian Road so it's good to have an automotive connection to the past.

https://richardosley.wordpress.com/2...erodo-bridges/

There is still one at least on the North Circular (A406) as you approach Brent Cross I think.
Kev

The Rovering Member · 13th January 2024, 16:07

Yes, over the old road up near The Ace Cafe l think.

9th January 2024, 17:54	#1
The Rovering Member I really should get out more....... Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Posts: 2,963 Thanks: 263 Thanked 538 Times in 431 Posts	Akebono Brake Pads I watch Scotty Kilmer on YouTube, the motormouth car mechanic who demystifies the car repair world for the average joe, opinionated & entertaining. Several times l've heard him recommend Akebono ceramic brake pads to cure brake squeal so after a search l found that they're very well thought of in the BMW world though not readily available in the U.K. & ebay sellers don't ship over here. They seem to be U.S. manufactured & unsurprisingly they don't have the 75 on their list but as it shares the BMW 3 Series rear calipers, those pads are available. My current rear pads are squealers & are getting steadily worse so after a moderately quick search on the BMW forums & the Akebono website l came up with this link: https://www.rockauto.com/en/parts/ak...brake+pad,1684 When l found it the pads were $22 per axle set & l ordered two sets to offset the FedEx shipping costs somewhat but today l see the price has increased to $32 which is quite a hike. Whether that was my doing l couldn't say but it seems coincidental. In total l paid £67 inc: tax & shipping & they arrived today. They don't have pad wear wiring but l'm not bothered by that especially on the rears, l'll connect the plug connectors to preserve the circuit if needed. I understand the 75 front pads aren't used on any other vehicles but currently it's the rear pads l'm concerned with so will see how they are. I've no concerns with current stopping power, just the noise though l do have a lot of dust from the front pads which l would like to eliminate. Anyway there's an option to explore for anyone with a hankering to. __________________ Reducing the size of my Rover fleet by adding a 75 to it. Last edited by The Rovering Member; 9th January 2024 at 23:50..

11th January 2024, 04:17	#2
Robson Rover Repair NI/ROI RS ZT-T 190 / 75 Diesel x3 / 6 door limo / 216 Cabby / Rover 25 van Join Date: May 2009 Location: Antrim Posts: 8,104 Thanks: 299 Thanked 1,046 Times in 568 Posts	There's a dam good reason why they are not sold in the UK and Europe. They are not certified for UK and European markets since they dissolved their R and D department in 2020. They didn't and never comply with ECE R90 pad requirements set back from September 1999. And to fail R90 pad requirements is absolutely abysmal. Don't fit them. Cancel your order. You won't have brake pads that comply to UK or EU rules. From invalidating mot, insurance, all sorts never mind a crash investigation. If you want low dust pads for a 75 or zt then frankly you won't do better than EBC redstuff which is fully none metallic and UK / EU type approved, and yes they do an option for 75 front and rear. And rimmers are selling red stuff rears currently cheaper than what you paid....... __________________ Cheers, Colin Robson Rover Repair on Youtube DISCOUNTED MTEC BRAKES FOR ALL MG ROVER'S Braided hoses, more coating and pad options for 2024

11th January 2024, 19:13	#4
Rogue I really should get out more....... 75 CDT SE 160 Saloon Join Date: May 2017 Location: Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich Posts: 2,679 Thanks: 1,386 Thanked 1,096 Times in 774 Posts	I've got Brembo Disks and pads and they seem very good... no squeal and good feedback through the pedal however they are not great with dust! __________________ Glutton for punishment --- Previously ... 2.6 SD1 x 2, 3.5 SD1, 820S, 820Si x2, 216 Gsi, 220T saloon, 414, 45 1.4 x2 and now a Cowley 75 CDT

11th January 2024, 20:06	#5
The Rovering Member I really should get out more....... Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Posts: 2,963 Thanks: 263 Thanked 538 Times in 431 Posts	The Ferodo's seem to have good stopping power & very little if any dust. __________________ Reducing the size of my Rover fleet by adding a 75 to it.

12th January 2024, 16:19	#8
The Rovering Member I really should get out more....... Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Posts: 2,963 Thanks: 263 Thanked 538 Times in 431 Posts	Thanks for those, l'll put my order in. I have childhood memories of the London Ferodo bridges too, especially the one down Caledonian Road so it's good to have an automotive connection to the past. https://richardosley.wordpress.com/2...erodo-bridges/ __________________ Reducing the size of my Rover fleet by adding a 75 to it. Last edited by The Rovering Member; 12th January 2024 at 16:48..

12th January 2024, 15:47	#7
Kevin Williams Loves to post Rover 75 CDT Tourer [116 bhp] in Wedgwood Blue / MG ZT CDTi [131bhp] in Anthracite Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Matlock Posts: 330 Thanks: 106 Thanked 66 Times in 52 Posts	Just for information: Ferodo's factory is in Chapel-en-le frith North Derbyshire, but they are owned these days by Federal Mogul. Ferodo has been active for a considerable number of years and do a lot of transport brakes, particularly trains! BTW I've no connection with Ferodo

13th January 2024, 16:07	#10
The Rovering Member I really should get out more....... Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Posts: 2,963 Thanks: 263 Thanked 538 Times in 431 Posts	Yes, over the old road up near The Ace Cafe l think. __________________ Reducing the size of my Rover fleet by adding a 75 to it.