Akebono Pads - Proact vs. Performance
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#97
Thanks for the info in this thread, I ordered the Akebono ASPs for the front and ACTs for the rear of my 2014 IS350 AWD. While changing over to my summer wheels/tires last weekend, I saw my front pads were getting low, and I had a leaking rear shock (so since I need to take the wheels off again to change the rear shocks, might as well change the rear pads as well).
I was already sold on the Akebonos, as I had put them on my Jaguar to solve the horrible dusting problem (way more than my IS generates), and had then put them on my old ES300 as well. Never had an issue with either one, so I expect they’ll perform well here too.
I was already sold on the Akebonos, as I had put them on my Jaguar to solve the horrible dusting problem (way more than my IS generates), and had then put them on my old ES300 as well. Never had an issue with either one, so I expect they’ll perform well here too.
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Just wanted to contribute w my positive experience doing front brakes thanks to help from this thread...
- 2016 IS200T F-Sport
- Akebono ASP1118 front Brake Pads - $45 (rock auto)
- Beck/Arnley 0833483 (left) & 0833483 (right) rotors - $69 ea (rock auto)
- Time: 3-4 hrs
- zero issues or complaints
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Hi,
I've gone through this thread and it looks like for the front pads, ACT817 is recommended. I have a 2014 IS250 AWD (non f-sport). Will these ACT817 pads fit the non- F-sport AWD models as well? Should I buy the ACT817B with new hardware as well or is this unnecessary?
As for the front rotors, I plan on getting the Centric 120.44125. Can someone please confirm if this is indeed the right part number.
Thanks a lot.
I've gone through this thread and it looks like for the front pads, ACT817 is recommended. I have a 2014 IS250 AWD (non f-sport). Will these ACT817 pads fit the non- F-sport AWD models as well? Should I buy the ACT817B with new hardware as well or is this unnecessary?
As for the front rotors, I plan on getting the Centric 120.44125. Can someone please confirm if this is indeed the right part number.
Thanks a lot.
#101
Just installed the Akebono ASP1118 for the front. Bite-wise, I really can't feel any difference between them and OEM. But boy, these are really silent and no brake dust is superb! I replaced the OEM rotors with OEM as well as I like the original rotors' stopping power. Hoping that with these Akebonos, the rotors will last longer. For my installation, the ASP1118 already came with one set of shim each and the original pads had two additional shims. I used back one piece to add on to the ASP1118 and kept the other one for future, just in case. All seems to work well, the new pads caused the brake fluid to rise slightly above the max line though but I'm too lazy to remove that little bit.
2016 IS200t
2016 IS200t
#102
Lexus Test Driver
Just installed the Akebono ASP1118 for the front. Bite-wise, I really can't feel any difference between them and OEM. But boy, these are really silent and no brake dust is superb! I replaced the OEM rotors with OEM as well as I like the original rotors' stopping power. Hoping that with these Akebonos, the rotors will last longer. For my installation, the ASP1118 already came with one set of shim each and the original pads had two additional shims. I used back one piece to add on to the ASP1118 and kept the other one for future, just in case. All seems to work well, the new pads caused the brake fluid to rise slightly above the max line though but I'm too lazy to remove that little bit.
2016 IS200t
2016 IS200t
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#103
Pit Crew
Adding a data point, my ACT 1118 pads on my Lexus IS250 (350 brake conversion) has run its course and is now at 3mm, after 50K miles / 80K kms, probably can get another 5k miles on them easily but i now have the ASP 1118 on order from rockauto
#104
My Akebono front pads were completely quiet the first month or so after installation but now they’ve just started making noise. Only on the first brake application, mostly when humidity is high. They go silent once I apply the brakes a second time.
#105
Driver School Candidate
Replaced my wife's IS250 F-Sport front brakes with R1 Concepts Carbon Alloy rotors and Akebono ACT1178 pads, so far the initial bite is the same as the OEM. Only driven about 30 miles on them so will see how much of an improvement to the Brake dust is after more miles.
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