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The Chassis Noise Dynamometer room in Farmington Hills, Michigan measures brake system noise and vibration on complete vehicles.

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Akebono’s vehicle test prep area permits engineers to outfit vehicles with specialized test equipment that measures on-vehicle rotor thickness variation, drag and brake torque.

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The Akebono Engineering Center (AEC) in Farmington Hills, Michigan is where all North American Research and Development operations begin.

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AEC houses a mix of over 20 brake and chassis corner/noise dynamometers.

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Brake calipers are tested for critical performance parameters on a rotor test stand at AEC.

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Prototype disc pads using various formulations are tested for hardness at AEC.

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AEC also performs extensive caliper tests for pressure, displacement, deflection and seal retraction.

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AEC's corner noise dynamometer is capable of measuring a vehicle's entire corner suspension assembly for noise over a wide frequency spectrum.

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In AEC's Friction Materials Prototype Lab, a combination hot press forms the friction material by tamping and leveling, then bonds it to pressure plates resulting in prototype disc pads.

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Akebono Brake Corporation's disc pads and drum brake linings are constructed using the world's finest raw materials blended into unique, high-performance composites and processed for optimum braking performance.

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Akebono Brake Corporation provides a full range of foundation brake assemblies, including disc brake calipers.

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