Impressions of Akebono upgrade

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07-08-2014, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Lego_Maniac

I think more aggressive pads and fresh fluid will be fine for the type of track--or spirited street--use most of us will subject our cars to. Realistically, it is still a 3700 pound four door sedan, not a race car.

I had the dealership swap in fresh brake fluid at the beginning of the year, after 3 years of ownership. Brakes were noticeably more firm. Not a huge diff, mind you, just better is all.

Honestly, I was never up on brake fluid issues, so cudos to Black Betty for that insight.