I've never used them, and I am happy with my Axxis Deluxe pads, but Akebono has a reasonably good web site. The pad material is reportedly ceramic, and there are three compounds, so I would ask which of the three he is recommending.

If you do get them, let us know about pad noise, and initial bite. We won't be able to find out about the wear rate for some time....

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