Akebono ACT1071 Disc Brake Pad Set - Rear

Akebono ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad ACT1071

Akebono ACT1071 is a rear disc brake pad set built for OE-spec replacement on select Ford, Mercury, and Jaguar applications. As part of the ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad line, it focuses on ceramic friction performance, noise, vibration, and harshness control, and consistent braking feel for everyday driving.

Compatible With 2005-2008 Jaguar X-Type rear, 2005-2007 Ford Five Hundred rear, 2005-2007 Ford Freestyle rear, 2005-2007 Mercury Montego rear, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus rear, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X rear, and 2008-2009 Mercury Sable rear.

• ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad formulation for rear disc brake service
• OE-spec replacement for select Ford Taurus, Ford Taurus X, Mercury Sable, Jaguar X-Type, Ford Five Hundred, Ford Freestyle, and Mercury Montego applications
• Engineered with Akebono ceramic brake technology
• Focused on NVH control for quieter, smoother braking performance
• Designed for direct-fit rear brake pad replacement on listed vehicles

ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad Line

The Akebono ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad line is positioned for drivers who want an OE-style brake pad with ceramic friction characteristics. Akebono has long been associated with ceramic brake development and supplies advanced brake technology for a wide range of vehicle platforms, including original equipment applications. ACT1071 follows that approach with a rear pad design matched to the listed Ford, Mercury, and Jaguar fitments.

This part cross-references Bosch 7976 and Wagner Brake PD1071 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Rear brake noise during normal street driving
• Brake vibration or harsh pedal feel from worn pads
• Reduced stopping consistency caused by aged friction material
• Uneven rear brake performance on the listed vehicles
• OE replacement needs for rear disc brake service

Installation Notes

Verify rear axle fitment by year, make, and model before installation. Inspect rotors, caliper hardware, and brake fluid condition during service, and follow the vehicle manufacturer’s brake bedding procedure after installation. Confirm the pad shape matches the rear brake system on your specific Ford Taurus, Ford Taurus X, Mercury Sable, or Jaguar X-Type application.

Quality Assurance

Akebono Brake Corporation is known for ceramic brake technology and advanced friction development, with engineering and testing resources in Japan, the United States, and France. ACT1071 is built as an OE-spec replacement disc brake pad set for the listed rear applications.