Built with noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) control in mind, the Akebono ProACT ACT1913 front brake pads are an ultra-premium ceramic disc brake pad set with an OE-validated, application-specific ceramic formulation. It fits many vehicles, among them the 2018-2024 Chevrolet Equinox, 2016-2025 Chevrolet Malibu and 2017-2019 Buick LaCrosse. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list and engine details.
These Akebono ProACT ultra premium ceramic brake pads combine a ceramic compound with precision-cut pressure plates and scientifically engineered chamfers and slots. The design targets braking performance and NVH control.
- Ceramic formulation: OE-validated and application-specific, formulated for the listed vehicles.
- Precision-cut pressure plates: part of the pad's engineered construction.
- Chamfers and slots: scientifically engineered and intended to support braking performance and NVH control.
- Position: front brakes on the listed applications.
Akebono Brake Corporation is credited as the originator of ceramic brake technology and supplies original equipment brakes on many vehicle models. The company focuses on developing advanced brake and friction materials, with an emphasis on NVH analysis and control. It runs technical and R&D centers in Japan, the United States and France. That background stands behind Akebono ProACT ceramic brake pads.
Signs your front pads may need replacing include squealing or grinding when braking, a longer stopping distance, or friction material that has worn thin. Replacing the pads on both sides of the axle together is recommended for even, balanced braking.
