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13 August 2015 #1
Dave T. Super Moderator
- Join Date
- 03 Aug 2010
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- near Seattle, Washington
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- Saab(s)
- 1999 9-3SE (2013-2015), 2005 9-3 (2005-2013), 1990 900 (1990-2003)
Stock up on Akebono brake pads? They are stopping aftermarket sales for now....
Saab 9-3SS (9-3 for 2003-2012) rear brakes have a lot of black dust but Akebono EUR series has less visible dust. They're also suppose to have excellent stopping power. I had them and they were fine, just as advertised.
Akebono appears to have limited production capability so they are ending aftermarket sales now to concentrate on direct sales to car companies. This is what eEuroparts writes. Time to stock up on a set of Akebono pads!
Akebono Temporarily Suspends All Aftermarket Brake Pad Distribution
Recently, we were informed by Akebono USA that they will no longer be filling orders for aftermarket distributors, stating that they are concentrating on the production of their OEM product lines for car manufacturers instead. It is our understanding that they are also in the process of upgrading facilities at this time -....