It's time to change the brake pads on our 2014 Acura MDX SH-AWD.
Looking at the Akebono ProAct pads for the front and rear shows two separate offerings.
Akebono ProAct Ultra Premium Ceramic Brake Pads Part No: ACT1281
Akebono ProAct Ultra Premium Ceramic Brake Pads Part No: ACT1280
Akebono Pro-ACT Ultra-Premium OE Ceramic Brake Pads Part No: N1010284024AKE
Akebono Pro-ACT Ultra-Premium OE Ceramic Brake Pads Part No: N1010284028AKE
Looking at the stock photos at the AAP website shows the ACT1280 and 1281 come with shims where the other part number does not. Is it safe to assume the N1010284024AKE and N1010284028AKE are the identical pads to OEM I would purchase from the Honda/Acura Dealer and the ACT1280 and 1281 pads are made for the aftermarket offering?
Why do the "aftermarket" offering come with the shim kit and the "OEM" offering does not?
Do I have to use the supplied shim kit if I decide to go with the "aftermarket" offering? Consequences of brake squeak/noise if I don't?
Thanks
Looking at the Akebono ProAct pads for the front and rear shows two separate offerings.
Akebono ProAct Ultra Premium Ceramic Brake Pads Part No: ACT1281
Akebono ProAct Ultra Premium Ceramic Brake Pads Part No: ACT1280
Akebono Pro-ACT Ultra-Premium OE Ceramic Brake Pads Part No: N1010284024AKE
Akebono Pro-ACT Ultra-Premium OE Ceramic Brake Pads Part No: N1010284028AKE
Looking at the stock photos at the AAP website shows the ACT1280 and 1281 come with shims where the other part number does not. Is it safe to assume the N1010284024AKE and N1010284028AKE are the identical pads to OEM I would purchase from the Honda/Acura Dealer and the ACT1280 and 1281 pads are made for the aftermarket offering?
Why do the "aftermarket" offering come with the shim kit and the "OEM" offering does not?
Do I have to use the supplied shim kit if I decide to go with the "aftermarket" offering? Consequences of brake squeak/noise if I don't?
Thanks
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