Akebono ACT1040 Disc Brake Pad Set - Rear

Akebono ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad ACT1040

The Akebono ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad ACT1040 is a rear disc brake pad set built for OE-style replacement on select Ford, Mercury, and Ranger applications. It is part of Akebono’s ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad line, which focuses on ceramic friction technology and controlled noise, vibration, and harshness performance.

Key Features

• ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad formulation for consistent rear braking performance
• OE-spec replacement disc brake pad set for select rear brake applications
• Developed by Akebono, a pioneer in ceramic brake technology
• Engineered with attention to noise, vibration, and harshness control
• Fits rear brake positions on select Ford Ranger, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, and Mercury Marauder applications

Product Line Details

The ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad line is Akebono’s ceramic brake pad family for drivers who want a direct replacement with a focus on smooth operation and stable friction characteristics. Akebono’s background in advanced brake and friction material development supports this line with research and testing from technical centers in Japan, the United States, and France.

This part cross-references Carlson 7944 and Raybestos Brakes EHT1040AH for the same application.

Fitment

• Fits 2010-2011 Ford Ranger, rear.
• Fits 2006 Ford Crown Victoria, rear, with Livery Long Wheelbase.
• Fits 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis, rear, with Livery Long Wheelbase.
• Fits 2003-2005 Ford Crown Victoria, rear, LWB; Original Equipment Pad Material is Ceramic.
• Fits 2003-2005 Mercury Grand Marquis, rear, LWB; Original Equipment Pad Material is Ceramic.
• Fits 2003-2004 Mercury Marauder, rear, with Livery Long Wheelbase.

Installation Notes

Verify rear axle and brake configuration before installation, especially on LWB and livery applications. Confirm rotor condition, caliper operation, and pad fitment against the vehicle’s brake system specifications before returning the vehicle to service. Use the vehicle’s service procedure for bedding-in ceramic pads after installation.

Quality Assurance

Akebono is recognized for ceramic brake technology and supplies original equipment brake components across a wide range of vehicle platforms. The ACT1040 is built as an OE-spec replacement pad set for the listed rear applications.