This
is
a
Genuine
OEM
Akebono
replacement
piston
for
vehicles
equipped
with
the
factory
Akebono
Sport
Brake
Package.
Designed
specifically
for
the
upper
front
and
rear
piston
locations,
this
part
restores
proper
sealing,
smooth
piston
travel,
and
consistent
braking
performance
in
your
OEM
Akebono
calipers.
Product
Details
Over
time,
Akebono
caliper
pistons
can
develop
corrosion,
pitting,
or
surface
wear
that
affects
pedal
feel,
braking
consistency,
and
pad
life.
When
the
piston
surface
is
damaged,
it
can
no
longer
maintain
a
perfect
seal
with
the
caliper
seals,
allowing
fluid
seepage,
moisture,
and
contaminants
into
the
braking
system.
This
OEM
piston
is
manufactured
to
exact
factory
specifications,
ensuring
correct
dimensions,
materials,
and
finish
for
long-term
reliability.
It
is
ideal
for
caliper
rebuilds
where
the
body
is
still
in
good
condition,
but
the
original
pistons
show
signs
of
wear
or
damage.
Features
-
Genuine
OEM
Akebono
part
–
same
spec
as
factory-installed
piston
-
Direct
replacement
for
upper
front
and
both
rear
piston
positions
-
Engineered
for
proper
sealing
and
smooth
piston
movement
-
Helps
correct
sticking
pistons,
uneven
pad
wear,
and
soft
pedal
feel
-
Perfect
for
Akebono
Sport
caliper
rebuilds
or
preventative
maintenance
-
Sold
individually
–
order
quantity
as
needed
for
your
caliper
rebuild
Fitment
Notes
-
For
vehicles
equipped
with
Akebono
Sport
Brake
Calipers
-
Replaces
front
upper
and
rear
pistons
only
-
Front
lower
piston
is
different
and
must
be
purchased
separately
-
Does
not
fit
standard
(non-Akebono)
calipers
Installation
/
Recommended
Parts
-
Inspect
caliper
bores,
seals,
and
dust
boots
during
disassembly
-
We
strongly
recommend
using
a
caliper
rebuild
kit
(seals
and
dust
boots)
when
installing
new
pistons
-
After
assembly,
bleed
the
brake
system
and
check
for
fluid
leaks
-
Verify
pad
contact
and
ensure
the
piston
moves
freely
in
the
caliper
If
your
Akebono
pistons
show
pitting
or
corrosion,
replacing
them
with
new
OEM
units
is
the
right
way
to
ensure
your
braking
system
performs
like
it
should
under
both
daily
driving
and
spirited
use.