Akebono ACT1028 Disc Brake Pad Set - Front

Akebono ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad ACT1028

The Akebono ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad ACT1028 is a front disc brake pad set for select GM compact and midsize platforms. It is built around Akebono’s ceramic brake technology and NVH-focused friction development for drivers who want consistent braking performance with OE-style fitment.

Fits 2004-2007 Saturn Ion, front; Fits 2004-2005 Chevrolet Malibu, front; Fits 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, front; Fits 2006-2007 Chevrolet Malibu, front; Fits 2006-2009 Pontiac Solstice, front; Fits 2007 Pontiac G5, front; Fits 2007-2010 Saturn Sky, front; Fits 2008-2010 Chevrolet HHR, front; Fits 2008-2012 Chevrolet Malibu, front; Fits 2009-2010 Pontiac G6, front.

Key Features

• ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad line for OE-style front brake service
• Ceramic friction formulation from Akebono, the originator of ceramic brake technology
• Developed with attention to noise, vibration, and harshness control
• Front disc brake pad set for select Chevrolet, Pontiac, and Saturn applications
• Cross-reference example: Bosch BC1028

Product Details

Akebono ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad ACT1028 is engineered for drivers replacing worn front brake pads on vehicles such as the Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet HHR, Pontiac G6, and Saturn Sky. The ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad line focuses on OE-style braking behavior and refined friction characteristics, making it a direct choice for everyday street use on the listed applications. Akebono’s brake technology background and R&D emphasis on NVH analysis support a pad design aimed at controlled stopping performance and reduced brake noise.

This part cross-references Bosch BC1028 for the same application.

Common Brake Issues Addressed

• Squealing or brake noise from worn front pads
• Reduced stopping performance from thin or glazed friction material
• Uneven pedal feel caused by aged brake pads
• Brake dust buildup associated with deteriorated pad material
• Front brake service needs on OE-style replacement intervals

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s brake system configuration before ordering, especially on 2005 Pontiac G6, 2008-2012 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2009-2010 Pontiac G6 applications that note modification brake systems or optional linings. Some 2006-2007 Chevrolet Malibu applications are listed without abutment clips. Confirm rotor condition, caliper operation, and pad fitment surfaces before installation. Always match the pad set to the front axle position shown in the fitment data.

Quality Assurance

Akebono is a long-established brake manufacturer and OE supplier with technical centers in Japan, the United States, and France. The ProACT line reflects that engineering background with a focus on ceramic friction development and brake NVH control for the listed applications.