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•Friction Formulas Specially Designed for European Vehicles •European Braking Performance with Enhanced Pedal Feel •Clean Wheels •Ultra-Quiet: Definitive Control of Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) •Environmentally-Friendly with Low Copper Content to Comply with CA & WA 2021 Restrictions •Ultimate Upgrade for OE Semi-Metallic and Low-Metallic Brake Pads •Extremely Rotor-Friendly for Longer Rotor Life Akebono EURO Ultra-Premium brake pads are designed for use in the following vehicle applications: Audi, BMW, Fiat, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Porsche, SAAB, VW, and Volvo. NOt SHOWN: •OE powder paint •OE shim material for improved noise abatement IDEAL BRAkINg CONtROL tAILORED FOR EUROPEAN MODELS Precision Cut Pressure Plate More than 20 raw materials per formulation for handling a broad range of conditions. Sensors (where applicable) OE Positive Mold Design Slotted for enhanced NVH control (where applicable) Scientifically engineered chamfers (where applicable) FACtORY INStALLED 270 + MODELS OEM BRAND OF CHOICE

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•Friction Formulas Specially Designedfor European Vehicles

•European Braking Performance withEnhanced Pedal Feel

•Clean Wheels•Ultra-Quiet: Definitive Control of

Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)•Environmentally-Friendly with Low

Copper Content to Comply withCA & WA 2021 Restrictions

•Ultimate Upgrade for OESemi-Metallic and Low-MetallicBrake Pads

•Extremely Rotor-Friendly forLonger Rotor Life

Akebono EURO Ultra-Premium brake pads are designed for use in the following vehicle applications:Audi, BMW, Fiat, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Porsche, SAAB, VW, and Volvo.

NOt SHOWN:•OE powder paint•OE shim material for

improved noise abatement

IDEAL BRAkINg CONtROL tAILORED FOR EUROPEAN MODELS

Precision Cut Pressure Plate

More than 20 raw materials per formulation for handling a broad range of conditions.

Sensors (where applicable) OE Positive

Mold Design

Slotted for enhanced NVH control (where applicable)

Scientifically engineered chamfers (where applicable)

FACtORY INStALLED

270+m o d e l s

OEM BRAND OF CHOICE

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Black Wheel Dust

Ultra-Quiet & Low-Dusting • Precise Fit & Rotor Friendly • No Break-In RequiredSmooth & Confident Pedal Feel • Specifically Designed for European Vehicles

Available From:

Proudly Manufacturedin the USA.

Akebono understands that owners of European vehicles have a particular passion for the spirited performance standards and design aesthetics that are unique to European makes. Most drivers of European vehicles

seek a driving experience using vehicle-handling techniques that are focused on braking. This driving style is unforgiving on brake pads, making quality critical to maintaining performance.

The Akebono EURO brake pad line successfully addresses performance-specific requirements of European automakers, providing the vehicle control and response that the manufacturer intended. Additionally, Akebono

EURO brake pads are developed to fit precisely on each vehicle and are formulated specifically to optimize cleanliness and rotor compatibility.

Performance Ultra-Premium brand products are environmentally-friendly and adhere to the low copper requirements under California and Washington restrictions.

INDUStRY LEADINg PERFORMANCE BACkED BY tHE MOSt COMPREHENSIVE R&D IN tHE INDUStRY!

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