Akebono expands Severe Duty, ProACT brake coverage for light-, medium-duty vehicles

Akebono expands Severe Duty, ProACT brake coverage for light-, medium-duty vehicles

The nine new part numbers suit a list of vehicles including Chevrolet Express 3500, Ford F350, GMC Savana 3500 and Ram 3500.

Akebono Brake Corp. added nine new part numbers to its ProACT and Severe Duty Ultra-Premium Disc Brake Pad lines. The company says this expands its coverage by more than four million vehicles, including Chevrolet Express 3500, Ford F350, GMC Savana 3500 and Ram 3500.

Akebono says stainless steel abutment hardware is included in the kits that require it. A complete listing and part finder is available on Akebono’s website.

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