Akebono EUR688 Disc Brake Pad Set - Rear

Akebono EUR688 Rear Brake Pads

The Akebono Euro Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad EUR688 is a rear disc brake pad set for select Jaguar applications. Built around Akebono’s ceramic brake technology, it focuses on controlled friction performance and NVH management for quieter, smoother braking.

Key Features

• Euro Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad formulation for rear disc brake service
• Engineered by Akebono, a long-time developer of ceramic brake technology
• Designed with noise, vibration, and harshness control in mind
• Direct fit for select Jaguar rear brake applications
• Cross-references Bosch BC688 and Raybestos Brakes PGD688M for the same application

Product Details

Akebono EUR688 is part of the Euro Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad line, a product family focused on refined braking characteristics for European vehicle applications. Akebono Brake Corporation has extensive OE brake experience and technical development resources in Japan, the United States, and France, supporting advanced friction material design and NVH analysis. This rear brake pad set fits 1993 Jaguar XJRS, 1994-1996 Jaguar XJS, 1995-1996 Jaguar XJ12 with single piston caliper, and 1995-1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas, XJ6, and XJR. If you are replacing rear brake pads on a Jaguar XJ6, Jaguar XJR, or Jaguar XJS, EUR688 provides a direct-match option for the listed applications.

Common Issues This Part Can Address

• Rear brake pad wear that reduces stopping performance
• Brake noise during light or moderate pedal application
• Uneven or inconsistent rear braking feel
• Vibration or harshness from worn friction material
• Service replacement for listed Jaguar rear brake pad applications

Installation Notes

Verify rear caliper style and chassis breakpoints before ordering. This part fits 1995-1996 Jaguar XJ12, rear, with single piston caliper, and 1994-1996 Jaguar XJS, rear, from chassis 198335. Confirm rotor condition, caliper hardware condition, and pad fitment surfaces during brake service. Use the vehicle’s service specifications for bedding-in and torque procedures.

Quality Assurance

Akebono is recognized for ceramic brake technology development and OE brake supply experience, with engineering resources dedicated to friction material performance and NVH control. Part number EUR688 is built for the listed rear Jaguar applications and follows the Euro Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad product line standards.