Collection: Akebono

Akebono was established in Japan in 1929, at a time when the Japanese automobile industry had only produced 400 vehicles. Akebono means 'dawn' in Japanese & was the name given to the company by its founder, Mr. Sanji Osame. The company’s commitment to innovation, process improvement, quality control & customer service has positioned it as a key resource for leading OEMs, Tier I brake suppliers & the automotive aftermarket. Key automotive OEM customers include Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Honda, Isuzu, Mazda, Mitsubishi Motors, Nissan, Stellantis, Subaru, Toyota & Volvo. Akebono is proud to provide innovative braking solutions for these manufacturers, & they back their products with unparalleled service & support. Akebono manufactures a wide range of brake friction materials & foundation brake assemblies, including disc brake calipers & drum brakes, as well as the latest EPB braking (electric park brakes) technology, all employing the Akebono Production System (APS).