Akebono ACT1047 Disc Brake Pad Set - Front

Akebono ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Brake Pads

The Akebono ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad, part number ACT1047, is an OEM-spec front disc brake pad set for select Ford, Mazda, and Mercury vehicles. It is built around Akebono’s ceramic brake technology and NVH-focused friction development for controlled braking performance and reduced brake noise.

Compatible With 2005-2010 Ford Escape, front; 2005-2010 Mercury Mariner, front; and 2005-2006 or 2008-2011 Mazda Tribute, front. This part cross-references Bosch BC1047 for the same application.

Key Features

• ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad line from Akebono
• OEM-spec replacement disc brake pad set for front axle applications
• Ceramic friction material developed with noise, vibration, and harshness control in mind
• Direct fitment for Ford Escape, Mercury Mariner, and Mazda Tribute front brake service
• Part number ACT1047 for catalog and interchange lookup

Product Details

Akebono is known for ceramic brake technology and for supplying original equipment brake solutions across a wide range of vehicles. The ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad line focuses on stable friction characteristics and refined pedal feel, making it a practical choice for drivers replacing worn front pads on the Ford Escape, Mercury Mariner, or Mazda Tribute. If you are searching for front brake pads for a 2005-2010 Ford Escape, front brake pads for a 2005-2010 Mercury Mariner, or OEM-style brake pads for a 2005-2006 Mazda Tribute and 2008-2011 Mazda Tribute, ACT1047 matches those applications.

Common Issues This Part Can Address

• Squealing or noisy front brake pads
• Reduced braking response from worn friction material
• Brake vibration caused by pad wear or uneven contact
• Need for an OEM-spec front pad replacement
• Brake dust concerns associated with older worn pads

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rotor condition, caliper operation, and pad hardware surfaces before installation. Clean the brake assembly thoroughly, inspect for uneven wear, and follow the vehicle manufacturer’s service procedure for pad replacement and bedding-in. Confirm front axle fitment by year, make, and model before ordering ACT1047.

Quality Assurance

Akebono Brake Corporation is a long-established developer of ceramic brake technology and an OE supplier with technical and manufacturing operations in Japan, the United States, and France. The ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad line is backed by that engineering focus and OE-oriented product development.