Akebono Euro Ceramic Slotted Brake Pad Kit for BMW E70 X5 and E71 X6

Name: Akebono Euro Ceramic Slotted Brake Pad Kit for BMW E70 X5 and E71 X6
Brand: Akebono
Price: 166.95 USD
Availability: InStock

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E70 E71

$166.95

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Key Features

Fits E70 X5 and E71 X6 - front and rear included in one kit
Ceramic compound - low dust, quieter than semi-metallic pads
Slotted pad design helps vent heat on heavier SAV platform
OE-style fitment - no bracket or hardware modification needed
Check wear sensor compatibility before install - E70 uses electronic sensors
Street and light tow use - not rated for track or repeated hard stops

Product Details

Brand: Akebono
Category: Brake Pads
ASIN: B0DF7CQDKT

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Akebono Euro Ceramic Slotted Brake Pad Kit for BMW E70 X5 and E71 X6 — Overview

Akebono's Euro series ceramic pads are a direct OE-style replacement for the E70 X5 and E71 X6, designed to meet the specific bite and fade resistance demands of a heavier SAV platform. The slotted design helps vent heat and gas during harder stops, which matters on a 5,000-pound truck that sees mountain passes or tow duty. Ceramic compound keeps dust low and rotor wear reasonable over a long service life.

If you're doing a full front and rear pad refresh on your E70 or E71, this kit covers both axles in one order, which saves the usual hassle of sourcing pads separately and hoping fitment lines up. These are a sensible pick for a street-driven X5 or X6 that isn't tracking - if you're hauling cargo, towing, or just want a clean OEM-level brake feel without the dealer markup, these deliver that. Not a performance upgrade over factory, but a solid like-for-like replacement that won't glaze your rotors or leave brake dust all over your wheels.