theSpeedSyndicate
08-05-2011, 02:43 PM
Hey Guys, we just got a new supplier for AKEBONO Brake Pads and the prices we have seen so far are EXCELLENT! The Speed Syndicate has been using AKEBONO brake pads for a long time now and it is the ONLY brand we have not had ANY comebacks with. Post your vehicle info and we will message you back a quote!
For those of you that have never heard of AKEBONO, read the following and get educated!
With more than 70 years of brake design and production expertise, Akebono provides the world’s automotive industry with advanced braking and noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) solutions. The company’s commitment to innovation, process improvement, quality control and customer service has positioned it as a key resource for leading OEMs and brake suppliers in the automotive aftermarket. Key automotive OEM customers include Audi, DaimlerChrysler, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Isuzu, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Toyota and Volkswagen.
Akebono manufactures a wide range of brake friction materials and foundation brake assemblies, including disc brake calipers and drum brakes, employing the Akebono Production System (APS). This business approach features proven quality control techniques to guarantee minimal process variation in all phases of production. Embraced throughout the organization, APS enables the company to consistently achieve nearly zero defects per million parts produced.
Akebono operates R&D technical centers in the United States, Japan and France, and manufactures brake friction materials and components in 30 wholly owned or affiliated facilities worldwide. This includes four production facilities in Kentucky. All of Akebono’s operations have secured appropriate QS9000 and ISO14001 certifications. The company has received a number of quality and performance awards and is consistently found on the majority of top-rated vehicles in J.D. Power’s annual brake and handling quality report.
http://www.akebonobrakes.com/aftermarket/proact/images/pro-actbullets.jpg
For those of you that have never heard of AKEBONO, read the following and get educated!
With more than 70 years of brake design and production expertise, Akebono provides the world’s automotive industry with advanced braking and noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) solutions. The company’s commitment to innovation, process improvement, quality control and customer service has positioned it as a key resource for leading OEMs and brake suppliers in the automotive aftermarket. Key automotive OEM customers include Audi, DaimlerChrysler, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Isuzu, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Toyota and Volkswagen.
Akebono manufactures a wide range of brake friction materials and foundation brake assemblies, including disc brake calipers and drum brakes, employing the Akebono Production System (APS). This business approach features proven quality control techniques to guarantee minimal process variation in all phases of production. Embraced throughout the organization, APS enables the company to consistently achieve nearly zero defects per million parts produced.
Akebono operates R&D technical centers in the United States, Japan and France, and manufactures brake friction materials and components in 30 wholly owned or affiliated facilities worldwide. This includes four production facilities in Kentucky. All of Akebono’s operations have secured appropriate QS9000 and ISO14001 certifications. The company has received a number of quality and performance awards and is consistently found on the majority of top-rated vehicles in J.D. Power’s annual brake and handling quality report.
http://www.akebonobrakes.com/aftermarket/proact/images/pro-actbullets.jpg