AKEBONO

Akebono Brake Industry was founded in 1929 in Japan. The company specializes exclusively in the development and manufacturing of braking system components. The product range includes brake pads, discs, and calipers for both OEM and aftermarket sectors. The manufacturer is an independent public company and is not part of any other automotive group.

Country

Japan

Brand History

1929: Founding of the company under the name Akebono Sekimen Kogyo. 1960: Commencement of brake system supplies for Japanese vehicle manufacturers. 1990: Expansion into the US market and establishment of production facilities in North America. 2009: Launch of mass-production for ceramic brake pads for the consumer segment.

Key OEM Customers

Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Isuzu, General Motors, Ford, Volkswagen

Type

Manufacturer/OEM Supplier

Ecology

The company implements copper-free friction material technologies to reduce particulate matter emissions into the environment.

Brand Authentication

Original pads feature laser marking on the back plate, containing the batch number and production line code. A specific feature is the presence of anti-noise shims integrated into the design according to the vehicle manufacturer's original specification.

Certificates

ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001