I just installed the Akebono pads all the way around. Prior to the install I had a rough pedal. It felt like it was grinding as if the pads were bad. I had a lot of dust and squealing. Today I pulled the old pads out only to find out that they were over half worn and wearing perfect on all sides. The rotors are perfect, I did a full three bottle flush, and checked all the lines. Any thought on the feeling and sounds even thought the pads were good. Is it just the crap pads that were on it? I did have a hint of a leak when I pushed in one of the calipers. I let it sit and watched in for over an hour while I finished the rest of the pads. It was not leaking any more after that. I drove about 80 miles home with zero problems. I have Let it sit for several hours now and see no signs of a leak. I will check it again in the morning. Keep you posted. Has anyone had this problem, should I be worry more about it.

 

Crappy pads.

Keep a eye on it.

 

How are the new pads?

 

I love the new pads. I can feel the stopping power and difference from the stock pads. I feel like I have a choice in stopping now and not a prayer. I cleaned my rims yesterday to remove all of the dust to see how it goes. No noises from the brakes at all. 200 miles on them already.

 

WHICH PADS EXACTLY DID YOU GET? PART #s

 

Rear: EUR493
Front: EUR676
They are available at amazon.com for pretty cheap.
I have them and stopping power is there, no brake dust and real smooth.

 

They are the EUR676 for the front and EUR493 for the rear. I used a few different codes on advanced auto and got them about $15 less than amazon. Perfect fit and I am very happy with them.

 

Yeah by no dust I mean NO dust. It has been great. My rims are always looking good...