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Originally Posted by DR_ The Akebono are VERY good for OEM calipers. Really the only reason to get something besides Akebono is to get a lighter monoblock caliper. I don't

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Old 04-11-2013, 09:57 PM   #1 (permalink)
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The Akebono are VERY good for OEM calipers. Really the only reason to get something besides Akebono is to get a lighter monoblock caliper.
I don't know why but for whatever reason, I thought you said "rotors" . I was going to say that Akebono rotors haven't impressed me at all. Rotors warped by 30K miles, did horrible at the track etc. But I have been impressed with Stoptech replacement rotors. So my suggestion for HUCK will be the same: get the Akebono kit for cheap. Drive a little bit. Then change the pads and rotors and trust me there are many option out there: from decent replacement rotors that costs $100 to $500 for two piece. Even with Stoptech replacement rotors and stoptech or Hawk pads, your braking performance will be noticeable better.

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I got my flame suit on already BUT what caliper covers are those? I don't want any of that writing on there, but I like the look. I have baby brakes. I get it. But I hate how they look like they are 3 pieces. I like how that looks like one solid piece. All other caliper covers I have seen make your calipers look bigger, and thats the stupidest ricer thing I have ever seen. HOWEVER, if it is the same size and adds a little fluff to the brakes, by all means I'm in. Any info on those?
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Haha don't ban me! I just don't like the baby brake looks and I have no money or need for Akebonos Plus, the base brakes are really good as they are to me. On my old 06 GT, it had drum brakes, so 4 discs are incredible to me! But goodness they couldn't have made our calipers "solid"? Even if they are tiny? I'm gonna paint them black anyways
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