[s-cars] NAC Pad advice sought

[Larry]

Not a Volvo, nor an Audi, but my brother's Mazda 6i with Akebonos Ceramics (from Tire Rack) has such a soft brake response that it's VERY difficult to engage ABS, much less lock a wheel. Scary sh_t in deer country or heavy traffic IMHO.

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On Nov 17, 2011, at 5:17 PM, "Andy Schor" <walbum1 at verizon.net> wrote:

> Tom beat me to it, I share both of his suggestions.  I have had similar (positive) experience with blue boxed Volvo pads which were IMO reasonably priced.  The mechanics at the shop where I now work often recommend Akebonos.
> 
> Andy Schor
> '95 //S6
> '92 Volvo 745T
> '89 Volvo 780 5.0V8
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Heitzman" <gyro at stuffinder.com>
> To: <s-car-list at audifans.com>
> Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2011 4:44 PM
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] NAC Pad advice sought
> 
> 
>> Until switching to AUDI's 2 years ago I drove RWD Volvos for about 25 yrs.
>> For years the only non-squealing pads I found were Volvo pads from the
>> stealer. Then about 5-6 years ago I discovered Akebono ceramics and was very
>> pleased with them. I'm using them on my Audi's as well as still like them.
>> YMMV
> 
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