Akebono Calipers VS Nissin Calipers
Whenever you go to the parts store or shop online for brake pads, brake lines or even new calipers, your final selection is "What brand of calipers?" So whats up with the two different calipers, what makes them different, and why should you care? 
Nissin - "Nissin"
Akebono - "triangle shapes"
What are the differences? Is one better than the other?
(excuse the fact that these are dirty as can be, got inspired for this thread last minute, and these were just sitting in the garage.)
Akebono Caliper
Nissin Caliper
Caliper Comparison
*Most obvious difference is that spring on the Nissin. In my opinion, more unneeded parts are more parts that can break.
*Akebono also seems thicker (has good and bad, more heat to dissipate, but stronger if they are same metals)
Akebono Bracket
Nissin Bracket
Bracket Comparison
*Different on how "floating calipers" attach to bracket
---Akebono Caliper to bracket bolt is longer, and whole thing "floats"
---Nissin bolt is smaller, and attaches to another "sleeve" which "floats" So again, nissin has 2 parts where 1 would work just fine, more to break.
*Nissin/Akebono MUST be used with their respective brackets for this reason.
Nissin Pad Wear Issue
Pad Wear Issue (Nissin)
*This pad was taken off my car after I swapped my Nissin calipers over to Akebono. Happened on both sides of car, and both pads w/in each caliper.
The right side of the picture is the actual Pad Material(what sits on rotor)
The left side is the backing plate
The red line is the outside edge of the pad(closest to outside of rotor)
Yellow area is the inside edge of the pad(closest to the axle nut)
Circled area is a LIP of extra brake pad.
It seems that the "extra" spring that was on the Nissin caliper(see pic above) has worn down over the years, letting the pad rub off the edge of the rotor. It may have been possible to just bend the spring out so it pushed down more on the pad, but I decided to go with akebono, only way you can mess that up is cross-threading the bolts.
*The circled part isnt the only part that was hanging over the edge, it was all the way around, but its too blury on the part nearest the camera.
Other Advantages:
Higher performance pads, ex. Hawk HPS pads only available for Akebono
Other Findings:
Akebonos were MOSTLY found on sedans
Nissins MOSTLY found on coupes.
*As you can see, "mostly" is the word since there are the few random ones out there. This could be from factory or from aftermarket replacement, so dont assume, make sure you check.
The information in this post is believed to be true, but is only backed up by my opinion. Attempt any How-to's, DIY's or advice at your own risk, stay safe, and remember to use jack stands, not just a jack.
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