Toyota supplier Akebono Brake says it faked data 100,000 times

Japanese manufacturer says no safety problems associated with misconduct

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Akebono Brake Industry, which is under rehabilitation, said on Tuesday it found about 114,000 instances of misconduct at its factories in Japan. (Photo by Wataru Ito) 

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Japanese auto parts supplier Akebono Brake Industry said on Tuesday it found about 114,000 instances of misconduct, including the falsification of inspection data of brakes and their components.

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