Akebono pads don't include hardware?
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They started including hardware recently, but old stock without it could still be out there 
Every time I've bought Akebono the hardware was included.
I think it depends. I typically buy Akebono ProAct pads and most time the hardware was included. But I check when ordering and when I receive the box.
Never seen the "hardware" wear out on a gm vehicle. I have seen those stainless shims bent wrong and not work though making you have to reuse the old ones.
I don't associate Akebono with domestic cars. Why did you pick that?
I just put on a set of akebono ASP pads. They had double the hardware needed, but some of the springs to separate the pads in my app were tepidly weak. The GG pads have been in almost all ways, excellent. Good bite, more than enough stopping power, basically zero dust. Only area where they don’t excel IMO is pedal feel, they feel like wood, similar to the proACTs.
According to email response I received from the company, the hardware kits are application dependent. Not all applications have the hardware kits included. I stopped buying their pads as a result of this. I switched to Bosch Quietcast pads and I have been very happy.
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Probably better to check what comes with your pads before purchase.
Perhaps better to forgo Akebono parts.
Every time I've bought brake pads the hardware was included. Ferodo,
Brembo, Pagid RS, OE BMW/Mini, OE VW/Audi, OE Porsche.
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Probably better to check what comes with your pads before purchase.
Perhaps better to forgo Akebono parts.
Every time I've bought brake pads the hardware was included. Ferodo,
Brembo, Pagid RS, OE BMW/Mini, OE VW/Audi, OE Porsche.
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It has probably been almost ten years now, but the Akebonos I put on a Pontiac Vibe didn't include hardware. Maybe I haven't changed enough brake pads, but I didn't expect anything but shims to be included.
I ordered an AC Delco hardware kit along with the pads. Compared to the factory hardware, the metal parts were flimsy junk. I used the bushings and boots, but reused the factory clips.
I ordered an AC Delco hardware kit along with the pads. Compared to the factory hardware, the metal parts were flimsy junk. I used the bushings and boots, but reused the factory clips.
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