I had the Akebono's on all corner on my Mini and loved them. I have since upgraded to JCW front brakes with brakeman pads after 3 pad failures with EBC Reds. I still run the Akebono's the rear of my MINI and I still like them. As for wax I like Prima products, Pinnacle wax, and Dodo Juice just to name a few. I tend to buy and try. If I like it I keep it if not I give it away our use it on the wife's car.:lol: