THE ESSENCE OF BRAKING™.

FACTORY INSTALLED
270 +
MODELS
OEM BRAND OF CHOICE
THE ESSENCE OF BRAKING .
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OE-Validated, Application-Specific Friction Formulations So Vehicles Stop Like New
Pro-ACT® Ultra-Premium brake pads are the aftermarket’s only OE-validated, application-specific, ceramic
friction formulations. This guarantees that Pro-ACT Ultra-Premium brake pads provide the ultimate braking
experience and restore each vehicle to brand-new performance levels or better.
THE ESSENCE
OF QUALITY
Return business from
satisfied customers and the
lowest warranty returns
THE ESSENCE OF
PERFORMANCE
Precision-cut pressure plate
Scientifically
engineered chamfers
■ Slotted for enhanced NVH
control (where applicable)
■ OE positive mold design
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OEM BRAND OF CHOICE
Virtually eliminates noise, vibration and harshness (NVH)
Vehicle-optimized ceramic formulas for superior performance
■ Unrivaled stopping power
■ Clean wheels
■ No break-in required
■ Rotor-friendly for longest rotor life
■ Perfect upgrade for all braking systems
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IN DUSTRY-LEADI NG PERFORMANCE BACKED BY
THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE R&D IN THE INDUSTRY!
Akebono’s Pro-ACT Ultra-Premium brake pads are formulated to meet the specific OE quality, fit and
performance requirements for your vehicle. More than 400 pads are available for virtually every domestic and
Asian vehicle built since 1990.
Akebono is the leading OE friction supplier in North America. When installing Akebono Pro-ACT Ultra-Premium
brake pads, customers will receive OE-quality replacements.
Ultra Quiet ■ Low Dusting ■ Smooth Braking ■ Fade Resistant ■ Fast Recovery ■ No Break-In Required
Smooth and Confident Pedal Feel ■ Upgrade from Conventional Pads
% NOISE
PAD WEAR
0.50
% Of Noise Accrued
QUIET
0%
OE
Competitor
15.5%
Competitor B
Competitor
B
0.40
OE
Competitor
0.30
0.20
23.1%
0.10
15%
20%
0.0
Noise Events Above 70dB
MORE WEAR
80
30
0
LESS WEAR
60
100˚C (212˚F)
200˚C (392˚F)
300˚C (572˚F)
400˚C (752˚F)
1000 Stop Normalized
PEDAL PULSATION
20
15
10
5
0
Disc Thickness Variation
120
Averaged Between 100˚C (212˚F) and 200˚C (392˚F)
1000 Stop Normalized
2000
4000
Akebono Pro-ACT
6000
8000
Distance (km)
Tested at 0 to 10,000 km
OE Competitor
10000
Competitor A
SMOOTH BRAKING
150
EXTENDED PAD WEAR
Akebono Pro-ACT
OE Competitor
ROTOR WEAR
Akebono
Pro-ACT
25%
HIGH JUDDER
10%
NO JUDDER
0%
LONGER PAD WEAR
0.60
Akebono
Pro-ACT
100% MADE IN USA
Pro-ACT Ultra-Premium brand products are
environmentally friendly and adhere to the
low copper requirements under California
and Washington restrictions.
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