Akebono releases 31 part numbers, expanding coverage for Ultra-Premium Ceramic Disc Brake Pads

March 8, 2018
Akebono Brake Corporation released 31 new part numbers, expanding vehicle coverage of its Pro-ACT, Performance and award-winning EURO Ultra-Premium Ceramic Disc Brake Pad lines by almost nine million vehicles.
Akebono Brake Corporation released 31 new part numbers, expanding vehicle coverage of its Pro-ACT®, Performance® and award-winning EURO® Ultra-Premium Ceramic Disc Brake Pad lines by almost nine million vehicles.
The part introductions add coverage to 22 late model vehicles from Audi, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen.  A complete listing of Akebono applications can be found in the web-catalog at akebonobrakes.com or showmetheparts.com/akebono. “We are proud to maintain our commitment to US manufacturing while meeting increasing demand for Akebono Ultra-Premium aftermarket brake pad products,” said Amanda Konja, Assistant Marketing Manager, Akebono. “This product expansion comes at an excellent time because Akebono plans to kick off its spring Brake into the Action promotion.” The upcoming promotion will offer professional technicians monetary rewards and a chance to win prizes when they install Akebono Pro-ACT, EURO and Performance Ultra-Premium Ceramic Brake Pads. Receive announcement emails for the spring promotion and other timely news by signing up for The Road Ahead emails at akebonobrakes.com.

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