--- title: Akebono Academy description: Akebono parts online. Buy OEM & Genuine parts with a Lifetime Warranty, Free Shipping and Unlimited 365 Day Returns. --- European Car Parts Online Since 2001 [![Warranty](https://info.fcpeuro.com/hubfs/Oct2017/Images/warranty-744e8958eff5553b6f0d1c4e5a1b2b77.png)Lifetime Replacement](https://www.fcpeuro.com/page/lifetime-guarantee) [![Shipping](https://info.fcpeuro.com/hubfs/Oct2017/Images/shipping-969ccd714c520c1b9706946a153837eb.png)Free Shipping Over $49](https://www.fcpeuro.com/page/free-shipping) [![Customer support](https://info.fcpeuro.com/hubfs/Oct2017/Images/customer-support-9457023844a64666991b5e36e2d6859c.png)Hassle-Free Returns](https://www.fcpeuro.com/page/returns-and-exchanges) ![](https://info.fcpeuro.com/hubfs/Images/Landing%20pages/Brand%20Academy/OE-academy-hat.png) ### Performance Academy # featuring akebono Akebono provides the world’s automotive industry with advanced braking and noise, vibration, and harshness solutions. ![Sachs-slider-sachs](https://info.fcpeuro.com/hubfs/Images/Landing%20pages/Brand%20Academy/Sachs%20Academy/Sachs-slider-sachs.jpg) ![Sachs-slider-genuine](https://info.fcpeuro.com/hubfs/Images/Landing%20pages/Brand%20Academy/Sachs%20Academy/Sachs-slider-genuine.jpg) ## Why Akebono? The company’s commitment to innovation, process improvement, quality control and customer service has positioned it as a key resource for leading OEMs, Tier 1 brake suppliers, and the automotive aftermarket. Akebono manufactures a wide range of brake friction materials and foundation brake assemblies, including disc brake calipers and drum brakes, employing the Akebono Production System (APS). This business approach features proven quality control techniques to guarantee minimal process variation in all phases of production. Embraced throughout the organization, APS enables the company to consistently achieve nearly zero defects per million parts produced. Akebono brake pads provide the ideal vehicle control and response performance intended by the manufacturers of European makes and is a great upgrade from OE Semi-Metallic & Low-Metallic Brake Pads. If you like to drive, but don’t like dirty wheels, Akebono is for you. With one click get everything you need to complete your next brake job with the high-quality items your car deserves. All our items, including brake pads, are covered by our Lifetime Replacement Guarantee so when you're done send it back for a free replacement kit. ## Easily Identify OE parts while browsing ### When you're browsing for parts ##### Simply look for the OE label ![OE-label-callout](https://info.fcpeuro.com/hs-fs/hubfs/OE-label-callout.png?width=403&name=OE-label-callout.png "OE-label-callout") ![browsing-oe](https://info.fcpeuro.com/hs-fs/hubfs/browsing-oe.png?width=470&name=browsing-oe.png "browsing-oe") ### When you're inspecting a part ##### Simply look for the OE suggestion box ![OE](https://info.fcpeuro.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/Landing%20pages/Brand%20Academy/OE.png?width=403&name=OE.png "OE") ![Iphone-OE](https://info.fcpeuro.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/Landing%20pages/Brand%20Academy/Iphone-OE.png?width=470&name=Iphone-OE.png "Iphone-OE") ![KIT-0074205820KT1](https://info.fcpeuro.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/Landing%20pages/Brand%20Academy/Akebono%20Academy%20/KIT-0074205820KT1.png?width=1920&name=KIT-0074205820KT1.png) ## Brake Kits  With one click get everything you need to complete your next brake job with the high-quality items your car deserves. [![Explore Brake Kits](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3867393/f861edfd-964a-449e-9905-09ac6ebcffc0.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3867393/f861edfd-964a-449e-9905-09ac6ebcffc0) ![AKE-EUR1505](https://info.fcpeuro.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/Landing%20pages/Brand%20Academy/Akebono%20Academy%20/AKE-EUR1505.jpg?width=1920&name=AKE-EUR1505.jpg) ## Brake Pads  Akebono brake pads provide the ideal vehicle control and response performance intended by the manufacturers of European makes [![Explore Brake Pads](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3867393/b237ebf0-2978-4c86-bbe6-5402feceecb5.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3867393/b237ebf0-2978-4c86-bbe6-5402feceecb5) ![akebono-bg](https://info.fcpeuro.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/Landing%20pages/Brand%20Academy/Akebono%20Academy%20/akebono-bg.jpg?width=1920&name=akebono-bg.jpg) ## Explore Hundreds of Akebono Parts [![Explore Akebono Parts](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3867393/f3302af1-d668-41a5-a3d2-421673fc50b2.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3867393/f3302af1-d668-41a5-a3d2-421673fc50b2) ## **FCP Euro purchase perks** ![](https://info.fcpeuro.com/hubfs/LRG.png) #### Lifetime Replacement Guarantee Every auto part you buy from FCP Euro is guaranteed for life, for as long as you own the vehicle. Our Lifetime Replacement Guarantee covers everything we sell, including wear-and-tear items like brake pads, gaskets, brake rotors, filters, and wiper blades! [![Learn More](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3867393/f41b761c-34b7-4ec0-8d6d-10fd1fb0351e.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3867393/f41b761c-34b7-4ec0-8d6d-10fd1fb0351e) ![](https://info.fcpeuro.com/hubfs/Images/Landing%20pages/Brand%20Academy/hassle-free.png) #### Hassle-Free Returns We will accept the return of new, unused auto parts in their original packaging inside a suitable shipping box. We will only provide a refund up to 180 days after purchase. After 180 days only customer credit can be issued. 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[![Learn More](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3867393/ee23b0a4-9c9a-4d7f-acfd-ef2791626d91.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3867393/ee23b0a4-9c9a-4d7f-acfd-ef2791626d91) ![](https://info.fcpeuro.com/hubfs/Images/Landing%20pages/Brand%20Academy/360.png) #### 360 Part Diagrams Get full in-depth 360 renderings of the parts you're exploring.  [![See an Example](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3867393/067e0d97-9b6f-43de-8e2a-07cdaffa4a12.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3867393/067e0d97-9b6f-43de-8e2a-07cdaffa4a12) ![](https://info.fcpeuro.com/hubfs/Images/Landing%20pages/Brand%20Academy/diys.png) #### DIYs Comprehensive, start-to-finish, instructional installation videos that'll not only get your car back on the road but teach you the right way to do so. 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