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Akebono ACT1078A Disc Brake Pad Set - Front
Akebono ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Brake Pads Overview
The Akebono ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad set (Part Number ACT1078A) offers a reliable braking solution for Subaru vehicles including WRX, Legacy, Outback, Forester, Tribeca, and B9 Tribeca models. Designed to provide consistent performance and reduced brake dust, these disc brake pads are engineered to meet the demands of everyday driving and light performance use.
- Compatible with Subaru WRX, Legacy, Outback, Forester, Tribeca, and B9 Tribeca
- Part Number ACT1078A for precise identification
- Ceramic brake pad formulation for quieter operation
- Disc brake pad set designed for direct replacement
- Reduced brake dust and rotor wear
Product Line Details: ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad
The ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad line by Akebono focuses on delivering ceramic brake pads that balance performance and comfort. This product line is engineered to reduce noise and vibration while maintaining effective stopping power. The ceramic material used in these pads helps minimize brake dust accumulation, which contributes to cleaner wheels and longer rotor life. The ACT1078A part is a part of this line, ensuring compatibility and quality for Subaru models listed.
Detailed Product Description
The Akebono ACT1078A disc brake pad set is designed specifically for select Subaru vehicles, providing a direct fit replacement that meets or exceeds OEM specifications. These ceramic pads offer stable friction performance across a wide temperature range, making them suitable for daily driving conditions. The formulation reduces noise and vibration, enhancing driver comfort without compromising braking efficiency. Additionally, the ceramic composition helps reduce brake dust, which keeps wheels cleaner and reduces maintenance.
Common Applications and Issues Addressed
- Replacement for worn or damaged brake pads on Subaru WRX, Legacy, Outback, Forester, Tribeca, and B9 Tribeca
- Reduction of brake noise and vibration during operation
- Minimizing brake dust buildup on wheels
- Improving braking consistency and pedal feel
- Extending rotor life by reducing wear
Installation Notes and Tips
When installing the Akebono ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad set ACT1078A, ensure the vehicle is securely lifted and the wheels are removed. Clean the caliper and rotor surfaces before installation to prevent uneven wear. It is recommended to replace brake pads on both sides of the axle simultaneously for balanced braking. After installation, perform a proper brake bedding procedure to optimize pad performance and longevity.
Quality Assurance and Warranty
Akebono brake pads are manufactured to meet strict quality standards and are tested for durability and performance. The ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad line, including part number ACT1078A, is designed to provide reliable braking performance consistent with Subaru OEM requirements. Warranty coverage details should be confirmed with the original product documentation or authorized distributors.
| Brand | Akebono |
| Part Number | ACT1078A |
| Position | ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad, Front |
| Package | ZBAN7 |
This part fits 52 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Transmission | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Subaru | WRX | Sport-tech | Manual | 2.0L | H4 | Front | with Lip Spoiler And Eyesight; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad |
| 2020 | Subaru | WRX | Front | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||||
| 2019 | Subaru | Legacy | 3.6L | H6 | Front | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2019 | Subaru | Outback | Front | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||||
| 2019 | Subaru | WRX | Front | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||||
| 2018 | Subaru | Forester | 2.0L | H4 | Front | OE ceramic material and premium stainless hardware included in this Disc Brake Pad Set.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2018 | Subaru | Legacy | 3.6L | H6 | Front | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2018 | Subaru | Outback | Front | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||||
| 2018 | Subaru | WRX | Front | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||||
| 2017 | Subaru | Forester | 2.0L | H4 | Front | OE ceramic material and premium stainless hardware included in this Disc Brake Pad Set.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2017 | Subaru | Legacy | 3.6L | H6 | Front | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2017 | Subaru | Outback | Front | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||||
| 2017 | Subaru | WRX | Front | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||||
| 2016 | Subaru | Forester | 2.0L | H4 | Front | OE ceramic material and premium stainless hardware included in this Disc Brake Pad Set.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2016 | Subaru | Legacy | 3.6L | H6 | Front | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2016 | Subaru | Outback | Front | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||||
| 2016 | Subaru | WRX | Front | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||||
| 2015 | Subaru | Forester | 2.0L | H4 | Front | OE ceramic material and premium stainless hardware included in this Disc Brake Pad Set.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2015 | Subaru | Legacy | 3.6L | H6 | Front | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2015 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.5L | H4 | Front | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2015 | Subaru | Outback | Front | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||||
| 2015 | Subaru | WRX | Front | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||||
| 2014 | Subaru | Forester | 2.0L | H4 | Front | OE ceramic material and premium stainless hardware included in this Disc Brake Pad Set.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2014 | Subaru | Legacy | 3.6L | H6 | Front | OE ceramic material and premium stainless hardware included in this Disc Brake Pad Set.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2014 | Subaru | Outback | 3.6L | H6 | Front | OE ceramic material and premium stainless hardware included in this Disc Brake Pad Set.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2014 | Subaru | Tribeca | Front | OE ceramic material and premium stainless hardware included in this Disc Brake Pad Set.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||||
| 2013 | Subaru | Legacy | 3.6L | H6 | Front | OE ceramic material and premium stainless hardware included in this Disc Brake Pad Set.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2013 | Subaru | Outback | 3.6L | H6 | Front | OE ceramic material and premium stainless hardware included in this Disc Brake Pad Set.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2013 | Subaru | Tribeca | Front | OE ceramic material and premium stainless hardware included in this Disc Brake Pad Set.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||||
| 2012 | Subaru | Legacy | 3.6L | H6 | Front | OE ceramic material and premium stainless hardware included in this Disc Brake Pad Set.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2012 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.5L | H4 | Front | OE ceramic material and premium stainless hardware included in this Disc Brake Pad Set.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2012 | Subaru | Outback | 3.6L | H6 | Front | OE ceramic material and premium stainless hardware included in this Disc Brake Pad Set.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2012 | Subaru | Tribeca | Front | OE ceramic material and premium stainless hardware included in this Disc Brake Pad Set.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||||
| 2011 | Subaru | Legacy | 3.6L | H6 | Front | OE ceramic material and premium stainless hardware included in this Disc Brake Pad Set.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2011 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.5L | H4 | Front | OE ceramic material and premium stainless hardware included in this Disc Brake Pad Set.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2011 | Subaru | Outback | 3.6L | H6 | Front | OE ceramic material and premium stainless hardware included in this Disc Brake Pad Set.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2011 | Subaru | Tribeca | Front | OE ceramic material and premium stainless hardware included in this Disc Brake Pad Set.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||||
| 2010 | Subaru | Legacy | 3.6L | H6 | Front | OE ceramic material and premium stainless hardware included in this Disc Brake Pad Set.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2010 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.5L | H4 | Front | OE ceramic material and premium stainless hardware included in this Disc Brake Pad Set.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2010 | Subaru | Outback | 3.6L | H6 | Front | OE ceramic material and premium stainless hardware included in this Disc Brake Pad Set.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2010 | Subaru | Tribeca | Front | OE ceramic material and premium stainless hardware included in this Disc Brake Pad Set.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||||
| 2009 | Subaru | Legacy | 3.0L | H6 | Front | OE ceramic material and premium stainless hardware included in this Disc Brake Pad Set.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2009 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.5L | H4 | Front | Stainless hardware and OE ceramic pad material included for standard brakes.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2009 | Subaru | Tribeca | Front | OE ceramic material and premium stainless hardware included in this Disc Brake Pad Set.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||||
| 2008 | Subaru | Legacy | 3.0L | H6 | Front | OE ceramic material and premium stainless hardware included in this Disc Brake Pad Set.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2008 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.5L | H4 | Front | Stainless hardware and OE ceramic pad material included for standard brakes.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2008 | Subaru | Tribeca | Front | OE ceramic material and premium stainless hardware included in this Disc Brake Pad Set.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||||
| 2007 | Subaru | B9 Tribeca | Front | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||||
| 2007 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.5L | H4 | Front | Stainless hardware and OE ceramic pad material included for standard brakes.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2006 | Subaru | B9 Tribeca | Front | Enhance braking performance for Disc Brake Pad Set by using stainless hardware and ceramic materials.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||||
| 2006 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.5L | H4 | Front | OE ceramic material and premium stainless hardware included in this Disc Brake Pad Set.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad | ||
| 2005 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.5L | H4 | Front | OE ceramic material and premium stainless hardware included in this Disc Brake Pad Set.; ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.