Review on Akebono ACT536 ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic by Brian Smith

Great pads. They last a long time, don't fade or creak, and the powder pops up when they're 95% used and ready to be replaced. Just remember that when using these pads it is important that the rotors are clean and uncoated on the surface that the pads sit on, otherwise the chemical-thermal reaction will not complete. The cadmium on the Brembo messed up the break-in process. I thought the pads were the culprit until I spoke to Akebono tech support. I think the zinc coating could be the same. Check with Akebono.