Pads that don't dust so bad?

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08-15-2018 | 10:13 PM

#16

eaks

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Yes they were the ceramic akebono pads.. If you anyone finds a set that will fit a turbo/c4s let me know because I will pick them up for sure..

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08-15-2018 | 10:28 PM

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HenryPcar

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Originally Posted by eaks

I've used akebono pads previously with great success and 0 brake dust on a couple BMW's.. Was going to get them for my car but they don't make them for turbo cars (I could only find the rears).. I'm not sure if they make fronts for the c2/c4 cars but I would check it out.. Once installed I did a brake in procedure and didn't have any issues with them ever and could never see any brake dust on the rims..

Another vote for Akebono pads. Same here I use it on my BMW and virtually no dust and the initial bite regardless whether its cold or wet is just very good. However, they don't make them for Porsches. Perhaps they will eventually.

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08-16-2018 | 12:29 AM

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rockhouse66

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I agree. Akebono for no dust. I have had the ceramic Akebono EUR917 & EUR738 installed for about 10,000 miles now. 2004 C2.

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08-16-2018 | 01:09 AM

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fig 996

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I use them on My 99 996 at the track and for autocross. They do wear out after one season but at the lower cost they are the best value for performance. IMO

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08-16-2018 | 02:44 AM

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808Bill

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Drilled rotors will eat pads faster...
I try not to use my brakes as much as possible.

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08-16-2018 | 05:37 AM

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quaylon

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And another satisfied Akebono user. I have them on my CLK and my 99 C2. Brake dust is minimal and I can go weeks before I even think about cleaning the wheels. I got mine from Warehouse 33 and used the Rennlst discount.
For my 99, the front part number is 996-352-949-03 and the rears are 986-352-939-10.

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08-16-2018 | 10:17 AM

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sasilverbullet

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Originally Posted by 808Bill

Drilled rotors will eat pads faster...
I try not to use my brakes as much as possible.

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08-16-2018 | 11:22 AM

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808Bill

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Originally Posted by sasilverbullet

I'm also going to paint my wheels "Brake Dust" grey.

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08-16-2018 | 11:28 AM

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TexSquirrel

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I'm also going to paint my wheels "Brake Dust" grey.

No need to paint them, just wait a few days and they will be self-painted.

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08-16-2018 | 11:43 AM

#25

Mbren1979

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From: Casselberry Florida

Quote:

Originally Posted by eaks

Yes they were the ceramic akebono pads.. If you anyone finds a set that will fit a turbo/c4s let me know because I will pick them up for sure..

Below is what Akebono just sent me by email. My car is a 04 C4S.

Good morning, Mike –

Here is a note from our product development team: We have the EUR917’s listed for front and rear for Porsche 911’s, which in some applications is correct. BUT in his case, he’ll need the EUR917 for the front and EUR738 for the rears.

If you have additional questions please call our customer service line at 866.253.2666 (toll-free)

Thanks,

Amanda Konja, Asst. Marketing Manager

Akebono Brake Corporation

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08-16-2018 | 11:45 AM

#26

dkraige

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mayday1

I replaced my mintex front and brembo rear pads with akebono. So far in about 100 miles I noticed no dust. They do require slightly higher effort the first stop in
the morning, but afterwards they feel the same.

When I had these installed on an Audi A4 I agree the dust was extremely minimal, but I thought pedal effort was noticeably high across the board, not just on the first stop. It wasn't hard to stop the car or anything, but it did take noticeably more effort than stock Audi pads, and might be a turn-off for some.

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08-16-2018 | 07:37 PM

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Warehouse33.net

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Here is what I have for your 2003 911

Front
https://www.warehouse33auto.com/AKEB...996-352-949-03

Rear
https://www.warehouse33auto.com/AKEB...986-352-939-10

-Jason

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08-16-2018 | 08:10 PM

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Mike_A

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Originally Posted by 808Bill

I'm also going to paint my wheels "Brake Dust" grey.

Someone once told me that once you go black , you'll never go back.....speaking of wheels of course

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08-16-2018 | 08:39 PM

#29

lowpue

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For those of you with Ceramic Akebono pads, can you just use stock rotors? I am likely sticking with my Pagid yellows on my 996, but would love to try Akebono on my 997....maybe some other cars as well. My OCD is killing me with washing wheels everyday.

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