​Akebono Brake Pads Experts Corporation​

Since the 1980's, Akebono Brake Corporation has been the North American leader of brake technology and friction material development and production. Founded in Japan in 1929, the company expanded its operations into the American auto market in 1980. Today Akebono operates the North American R&D technical center based in Farmington Hills, Michigan, and manufacturing plants in Tennessee, Kentucky, and South Carolina.

Akebono is an innovation leader in the development of sophisticated braking and noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) solutions. Since 2007, the company has been a supplier of the Formula 1 Vodafone McLaren Mercedes team providing and jointly engineering brake systems. Today approximately 1,900 people in North America work to protect every driver's life through "friction and vibration, their analysis and control." Hard work of Akebono engineers results in advanced characteristics and premium quality of each Akebono brake kit.

Driven by customer satisfaction and backed by one of the most comprehensive Research and Development technical centers in the industry, Akebono brakes have been a key resource for OEMs and the automotive aftermarket for decades. Millions of car owners worldwide depend on Akebono brake pads, Akebono calipers, Akebono rotors, Akebono drum brakes, etc. that provide safe, quiet, and dependable braking, smooth and confident pedal feel, and long-term operation. Akebono ceramic pads are among top-sellers as they feature OE quality and fit while delivering superior braking performance.