Engineered around noise, vibration and harshness control, the Akebono ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Brake Pad Set, part number ACT1508, is a front pad set designed for braking performance and NVH control. It is a direct-fit replacement for several models from Ford and Lincoln, among them the 2011-2019 Ford Explorer, 2010-2019 Ford Taurus and 2009-2019 Ford Flex. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
These Akebono ProACT ultra premium ceramic brake pads are developed with OE-validated, application-specific ceramic formulations. Precision-cut pressure plates and engineered chamfers and slots are designed for optimal braking performance and NVH control.
- Ceramic formulation: OE-validated and application-specific.
- Precision-cut pressure plates: part of the pad's engineered design.
- Chamfers and slots: scientifically engineered to help manage noise, vibration and harshness (NVH).
- Akebono heritage: Akebono Brake Corporation calls itself the originator of ceramic brake technology. It is an original equipment brand installed on many models and runs technical/R&D centers in Japan, the United States and France.
Akebono ProACT ceramic brake pads work by clamping against the front rotors to slow the vehicle. For even, balanced braking, replacing the pads on both front wheels at the same time is recommended.
Signs your pads may need replacing include squealing or grinding when braking, a longer stopping distance, or friction material worn thin. Other brake components can cause similar symptoms, so diagnose the cause before replacing parts.
