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GOTGOO wrote:I can't answer your question but i just got some pads from the parts store and they work just fine.
me&pathy wrote:you really want to go cheap on brakes? why isnt it the most important part? The pathfinder isnt exactly light.
kev1n wrote:For every nissan and infiniti I have owned, I have always used Akebono ceramic pads whenever I replace. I have been extremely pleased with them. great performance, minimal dust. I have tried Autozone duralast in the past, and they squeaked like crazy from the begining, not the case with the Akebonos.
From what I understand, they also make OEM pads for Nissan so they are essentially from the same company. I think a full set for our PAthy's is about $120 from autopartswarehouse.com free shipping alsofalcondrgn wrote:kev1n wrote:For every nissan and infiniti I have owned, I have always used Akebono ceramic pads whenever I replace. I have been extremely pleased with them. great performance, minimal dust. I have tried Autozone duralast in the past, and they squeaked like crazy from the begining, not the case with the Akebonos.
Thanks Kev1n for sharing that bit of info, the reason i'm asking about Akebono's is bc i read on nissanforums that said they are the same as oem pads, is that true?
Ok well i replaced my rotors also. I have 72k on my 05 and i just bought the best stock replacement ones that O'reilly's had with a lifetime warranty.falcondrgn wrote:GOTGOO wrote:I can't answer your question but i just got some pads from the parts store and they work just fine.
Well i wanted to go with oem pads bc cheaper pads can damage the rotors, I only have 10% left and only 23k miles on my 05 path but live in stop and go traffic so time to change them but I dont want the stealership to rip me a nice one with their prices.
Does anyone know if Akebono brand brake pads is the same as OEM ones?
SHAWNATGERBROCK wrote:I just did the Akebono PRO ACT pads on mine ....way better than OE ...
Also remember that the "OE" pads you buy at the dealer may not be the same pads that came on it from the factory !! I am not a fan of OE pads at all .... Have had awesome luck with the Akebono's and the Hawks ( to bad Hawk doesn't have them out for us yet ! )